SOLUTION: write an equation of the circle with center (2,3) and radius 4.

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Question 201012This question is from textbook Geometry
: write an equation of the circle with center (2,3) and radius 4. This question is from textbook Geometry

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Recall the general form for the equation of a circle with center at (h, k) and radiur, r:
%28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2+=+r%5E2 Substitute (2, 3) for (h, k) and 4 for r.
%28x-2%29%5E2%2B%28y-3%29%5E2+=+4%5E2 Simplify.
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