A circle is represented by the equation shown below.

(x + 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 4

Which statement is true?

The circle is centered at (3, 2) and has a radius of 2.

The circle is centered at (-3, 2) and has a radius of 2.

The circle is centered at (-3, -2) and has a diameter of 2.

The circle is centered at (-3, 2) and has a diameter of 2.

Question

A circle is represented by the equation shown below. 

(x + 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 4 

Which statement is true?

 The circle is centered at (3, 2) and has a radius of 2.

 The circle is centered at (-3, 2) and has a radius of 2.

 The circle is centered at (-3, -2) and has a diameter of 2.

 The circle is centered at (-3, 2) and has a diameter of 2.

tkhunny · Answer

(x + 3)^2 ===> x-coordinate of Center is -3
+ (y - 2)^2 ===> y-coordinate of Center is 2
= 4 ===> Radius is 2

anonymous · Answer

so i would be the 2nd choice?

anonymous · Answer

*it

tkhunny · Answer

You MUST have more confidence than that.  You tell me which is the correct response.