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Question 832652: Hi, i need help with the question:
Express x^2 +2x +y^2 -6y = 0 in the form (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 =c, where a,b and c are real numbers.
Thank you in advance.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You want to know about Completing the Square. You do this for the sum of terms, x%5E2%2B2x, and for the sum of terms, y%5E2-6y.

Look at and study the lesson, "What is Completing the Square? With Visual Explanation", found in my profile's lessons link.