SOLUTION: write the general equation of a circle that is tangent to the x-axis, with center located at (4,-6).
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Question 534149: write the general equation of a circle that is tangent to the x-axis, with center located at (4,-6).
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write the general equation of a circle that is tangent to the x-axis, with center located at (4,-6).
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Draw the circle with center at (4,-6) and tangent to the x-axis.
Do you see that the radius has to be 6.
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Equation:
(x-4)^2 + (y+6)^2 = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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