A circle has its center at (-2, 5) and a radius of 4 units. What is the equation of the circle? Answer choices:

(A) (x + 2) 2 + (y - 5) 2 = 16

(B) (x + 2) 2 + (y + 5) 2 = 16

(C) (x + 2) 2 + (y - 5) 2 = 4

(D) (x - 2) 2 + (y + 5) 2 = 4

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Braden Bailey · Answer 1

The equation of the circle:

(x - h) ² + (y - k) ² = r²;

h = - 2, k = 5, r = 4

Answer:

A) (x + 2) ² + (y - 5) ² = 16

A circle has its center at (-2, 5) and a radius of 4 units. What is the equation of the circle? Answer choices:(A) (x + 2) 2 + (y - 5) 2 = 16(B) (x + 2) 2 + (y + 5) 2 = 16(C) (x + 2) 2 + (y - 5) 2 = 4(D) (x - 2) 2 + (y + 5) 2 = 4