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Write the equation for a circle that has a center (-2, 4) and radius of 3 cm.
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A circle of radius r, center at (h,k):
= <<<---=== It is the most general equation of a circle in a coordinate plane.
In your case it is
+ = , or, simplified as much as possible,
+ = 9.
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- Standard equation of a circle
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