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Equation of a Circle

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Pronunciation: e•QUA•tion OF A CIR•cle

Definition

the standard form of an equation of a circle with center (h,k) and radius r is (x-h)2 + (y-k)2 = r2

Example

A circle with a center at (2,3) and a radius of 4 would have the equation (x - 2)2 + (y - 3)2 = 16