document.write( "Question 936879: 1.find the equation of the circle w/ center (1, 4) and radius 5.
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The general equation for a circle centered at (h,k) with radius R is,
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\n" ); document.write( "1. \"%28x-1%29%5E2%2B%28y-4%29%5E2=25\"
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\n" ); document.write( "To get to the general equation, complete the square in x and y,
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