SOLUTION: The point(-6,-6) lies on a circle whose center is at (-5,4) . Find an equation of this circle.

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Question 314698: The point(-6,-6) lies on a circle whose center is at (-5,4) . Find an equation of this circle.

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for a circle centered at (h,k) with radius r ___ (x -h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2

in this case ___ (x + 5)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 101