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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the equation of this circle? (x – 1)2 + y2 = 2 (x + 1)2 + y2 = 4 (x + 1)2 + y2 = 2 (x – 1)2 + y2 = 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

can you point out or identify the center?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, 1?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

1 comma what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1,0

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

1 is the x coordinate

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

better

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so how many units away is that center point from any other point on the circle

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the radius is 2 so the answer is (x – 1)2 + y2 = 4?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good you nailed it

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