SOLUTION: Find the equation of a circle that is tangent the line x = -8 and is tangent to both coordinate axis.

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Question 310249: Find the equation of a circle that is tangent the line x = -8 and is tangent to both coordinate axis.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the equation of a circle that is tangent the line x = -8 and is tangent to both coordinate axis.
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Draw the circle in a coordinate system.
The circle is tangent to x = -8 and to x = 0
The diameter = 8 so the center is at (-4,4)
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Equation:
(x+4)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 4^2
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cheers,
Stan H.