Question

how do you put x^2+y^2-x+2y+1=0 in standard form i got to (X^-x )+(y^2+2y )=-1 what do i do from here?

Answer 1

is there an equal sign in the problem?

Answer 2

yes its equal to 0

Answer 3

Hint: Complete the square

Answer 4

add (-1/2)^2 and (2/2)^2 to both sides. Afterwards, rewrite the left side as (x - a)^2 + (y + b)^2