SOLUTION: The circle below is centered at the point (4, -2) and has a radius of length 6. What is its equation?

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Question 220648: The circle below is centered at the point (4, -2) and has a radius of length 6. What is its equation?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The circle below is centered at the point (4, -2) and has a radius of length 6. What is its equation?
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Based on the Pythagorean equation you get:
(x-4)^2+(y+2)^2 = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.