SOLUTION: an circle is centered at the point (-3,2) and has a radius of length 7. what is the equation

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Question 314968: an circle is centered at the point (-3,2) and has a radius of length 7. what is the equation
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an circle is centered at the point (-3,2) and has a radius of length 7. what is the equation?
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Since the standard circle equation is:
(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2
where
(h,k) is the center
r is the radius
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mapping what was given we have:
(x-(-3))^2 + (y-2)^2 = 7^2
(x+3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 7^2
(x+3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 49