SOLUTION: Where is the center of the circle given by the equation (x + 7)2 + (y - 5)2 = 16? Enter your answer as an ordered pair.

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Question 316519: Where is the center of the circle given by the equation (x + 7)2 + (y - 5)2 = 16? Enter your answer as an ordered pair.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The general equation for a circle centered at (h,k) with a radius R is:
%28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=R%5E2
Comparing,
(h,k)=(-7,5)