SOLUTION: Write the equation of the circle. Center at (-6,-5), tangent to y-axis

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Question 740588: Write the equation of the circle.
Center at (-6,-5), tangent to y-axis
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tangent to the y axis, from the center at (-6,-5) means just radius of 5 units. Center at (h,k) is given, and radius is now easily found, known if not given so plainly. Fill in the standard form %28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=5%5E2, where 5 was r.