SOLUTION: how do you find the (h,k) of the equation x^2+y^2+16x-4y+59=0

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Question 563407: how do you find the (h,k) of the equation x^2+y^2+16x-4y+59=0
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming (h,k) is the center of the circle, complete the square:





The coordinates of the center are (-8,2).