SOLUTION: Find the equation of the circle described. Center at (4, -2) and radius 4

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Question 854637: Find the equation of the circle described. Center at (4, -2) and radius 4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use knowledge of standard form for a circle.
%28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=r%5E2
The center is (h,k);
The radius is r.

YOUR EXAMPLE uses (h,k)=(4,-2) and r=4.