SOLUTION: I need help finding the center and radius of the circle and writing the equation in general form. x^2+y^2-6x+5=0

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: I need help finding the center and radius of the circle and writing the equation in general form. x^2+y^2-6x+5=0 This question is from textbook

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2%2By%5E2-6x%2B5=0
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we must complete the square on the x term
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%28x%5E2-6x%2B9%29%2By%5E2%2B5-9=0
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%28x-3%29%5E2%2By%5E2=4
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so the center is at (3,0)
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the radius is sqrt%284%29=2