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Geometry and TrigonometryEasyCentre of a circle from its equation

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

In the xy-plane, what is the centre of the circle (x − 3)² + (y + 2)² = 9?

  1. A. (3, −2)Correct
  2. B. (−3, 2)
  3. C. (3, 2)
  4. D. (−3, −2)

Answer: A. (3, −2)

The equation (x − h)² + (y − k)² = r² has centre (h, k), and y + 2 is y − (−2).

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (−3, 2)
Both signs are reversed.
C. (3, 2)
The sign of the y-coordinate is reversed.
D. (−3, −2)
The sign of the x-coordinate is reversed.

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