SOLUTION: Write an equation for the circle in standard form, the state the center and radius. X^2+y^2+12x=6y When I answered this question I got (x+6)^2+(y-3)^2=2,025, but I am not sure I g

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Question 937360: Write an equation for the circle in standard form, the state the center and radius. X^2+y^2+12x=6y
When I answered this question I got (x+6)^2+(y-3)^2=2,025, but I am not sure I got the radius right. Can you explain to me how you get the correct radius? Thank you!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Adjust so all variable terms are on one side or the other side.
Complete The Square for the x and the y.
(Check the lesson for how to do Completing The Square.)


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The radius is

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