The equation of a circle is shown below.

(x – 1)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 16

Which statement is true about the center of the circle?

It is located on the y-axis.

It is located on the x-axis.

It is located in the third quadrant.

It is located in the fourth quadrant.

Question

The equation of a circle is shown below. 

(x – 1)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 16 

Which statement is true about the center of the circle?

 It is located on the y-axis.

 It is located on the x-axis.

 It is located in the third quadrant.

 It is located in the fourth quadrant.

waleed_imtiaz · Answer

In my view it is located in the fourth quadrant, because of its centre. Its (h,k)=(1,-3) ,It lies in the 4th quadrant..... Sorry If I will be wrong.......

goformit100 · Answer

It is located in the third quadrant.

goformit100 · Answer

@softballlover6655 third one is correct

anonymous · Answer

thanks(: