The center of a circle is at (-5, 7) and its radius is 6 units. Which of the following is the equation for this circle?

A) (x - 5) 2 + (y + 7) 2 = 36

B) (x + 5) 2 + (y - 7) 2 = 36

C) (x - 5) 2 + (y + 7) 2 = 12

D) (x + 5) 2 + (y - 7) 2 = 12

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Naomi Krause

14 June, 18:10

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Colt Cohen · Answer 1

The correct answer is (x + 5) ² + (y - 7) ² = 36

Braniac · Answer 2

(x + 5) ² + (y - 7) ² = 36 is the equation.

Option B is your answer if I read that right.

The center of a circle is at (-5, 7) and its radius is 6 units. Which of the following is the equation for this circle?A) (x - 5) 2 + (y + 7) 2 = 36B) (x + 5) 2 + (y - 7) 2 = 36C) (x - 5) 2 + (y + 7) 2 = 12D) (x + 5) 2 + (y - 7) 2 = 12