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OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

write the standard equation for the circle that passes through (-4, 0) with center (-1.-4)

OpenStudy (fwizbang):

Can you find the radius?

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

25

OpenStudy (fwizbang):

The radius is the distance between the center and a point on the circle...

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

No that's the given radius lol

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

Every answer ends with =25. I just need to find the equation

OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

You have \[(x+1)^{2}+(y+4)^{2} = r^2\] Plug in the given point (-4, 0) into the equation to solve for r.

OpenStudy (fwizbang):

Thats the idea

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

Answer B, I suppose...?

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

I'm not too sure, I thought it was b at first

OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

Substitute the centre of the circle (-1, -4) into the general equation for a circle

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

Yes, you're correct. Thanks. Can you help me with one more please?

OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

answer b

OpenStudy (pleasehelp4578):

Thank you

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