SOLUTION: Find the center of the circle with the equation x2 + y2 – 5x + 3y = 0

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Question 327788: Find the center of the circle with the equation x2 + y2 – 5x + 3y = 0
Answer by galactus(183)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Group the x and y terms:

Now, complete the square for each by adding the square of half the coefficient of x to both sides, then factor.


Remember, the 25/4 and 9/4 have to be added to the right side as well.
on the right side.
So, we have

The center is at (5/2,-3/2) and the radius is

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