SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the equation for the circle with the following properties. Center (8,−7/3) and tangent to the y-axis

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Question 1186671: Find the standard form of the equation for the circle with the following properties.
Center (8,−7/3) and tangent to the y-axis
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13198)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




where the center is (h,k) and the radius is r.

You are given the center (h,k); and, since the circle is tangent to the y-axis, the radius is h.

Plug in the numbers....
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Since the circle touches y-axis, its radius is 8.


The standard form equation for the circle is


     +  = .

Solved and explained.



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