document.write( "Question 385192: Convert 2x^2 + 2y^2 + 6x - 8y + 12 = 0 into center-radius form.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #272568 by Fombitz(32388) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Take (1/2) of 3 and square it, add it to both sides.
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