Question

Identify the center of the circle whose equation is
(x - 2)2 + (y + 8)2 = 16.

Answer 1

what is the opposite of -2?

Answer 2

And the opposite of 8

Answer 3

positive 2

Answer 4

\[(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2\]Here, \((h,k)\) is the center.

Answer 5

Yeah, thinking about the opposites is a good way.

Answer 6

-8

Answer 7

good Job Man! You caught on fast. So what would your center be?

Answer 8

2,-8

Answer 9

And @ParthKohli made a great point by using the formula. And good job @dedderick. dont forget the parenthesis.

Answer 10

ok thanks

Answer 11

No problem :)