SOLUTION: please solve this problem: For what value of k will the equation below describe a circle of radius 3 units? x^2 + Y^2 + 2X - 4Y + K = 0

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Question 321940: please solve this problem:
For what value of k will the equation below describe a circle of radius 3 units?

x^2 + Y^2 + 2X - 4Y + K = 0

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square in x and y.




Compare to the general equation of a circle centered at (,) with a radius .



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