SOLUTION: Find the center and radius of the circle. (x-2)^2 + y^2=16

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Question 136442: Find the center and radius of the circle.
(x-2)^2 + y^2=16
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The general equation for a circle with center at (h,k) and radius r is %28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=r%5E2

You can re-write your equation as %28x-2%29%5E2%2B%28y-0%29%5E2=4%5E2

And now the center and radius are right there for you to read.