SOLUTION: graph x^2+y^2+8x-24y+16=0 If you could please show me how to work the problem so I can find the coordinates and the radius it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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: graph x^2+y^2+8x-24y+16=0 If you could please show me how to work the problem so I can find the coordinates and the radius it would be greatly appreciated.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
graph x^2+y^2+8x-24y+16=0
Complete the square on the x terms and on the y terms separately.
x^2+8x+16 + y^2-24y+144 = -16+16+144
(x+4)^2 + (y-12)^2 = 144
This is the equation of a circle with center at (-4,12) and radius = 12
Cheers,
Stan H.