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The equation of a circle is (x-2)2+(y-6)2=25. What is the radius of the circle?

User Baljit
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Answer:

radius = 5

Explanation:

the equation of a circle in standard form is

(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²

where (h, k ) are the coordinates of the centre and r is the radius

(x - 2)² + (y - 6)² = 25 ← is in standard form

with r² = 25 ( take the square root of both sides )

r =
√(25) = 5

User Erik Andersson
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