Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with its center at (-6,0), and a radius of 4. What is the equation of the circle in standard form?

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### Equation of a Circle in Standard Form

#### Problem Statement:
Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with its center at \((-6, 0)\), and a radius of 4.

What is the equation of the circle in standard form?

#### Solution:
The standard form of the equation of a circle is given by:

\[
(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2
\]

Where:
- \((h, k)\) is the center of the circle
- \(r\) is the radius of the circle

Given:
- The center of the circle \((h, k)\) is \((-6, 0)\)
- The radius \(r\) is 4

Substitute these values into the standard form equation:

\[
(x - (-6))^2 + (y - 0)^2 = 4^2
\]

Simplify the equation:

\[
(x + 6)^2 + y^2 = 16
\]

Thus, the equation of the circle in standard form is:

\[
(x + 6)^2 + y^2 = 16
\]

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Transcribed Image Text:### Equation of a Circle in Standard Form #### Problem Statement: Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with its center at \((-6, 0)\), and a radius of 4. What is the equation of the circle in standard form? #### Solution: The standard form of the equation of a circle is given by: \[ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \] Where: - \((h, k)\) is the center of the circle - \(r\) is the radius of the circle Given: - The center of the circle \((h, k)\) is \((-6, 0)\) - The radius \(r\) is 4 Substitute these values into the standard form equation: \[ (x - (-6))^2 + (y - 0)^2 = 4^2 \] Simplify the equation: \[ (x + 6)^2 + y^2 = 16 \] Thus, the equation of the circle in standard form is: \[ (x + 6)^2 + y^2 = 16 \] ##### Interactive Component: Enter your answer in the answer box and then click "Check Answer." [Check Answer button] --- #### Note: There are no graphs or diagrams accompanying the given text. If a visual representation of the circle is needed, a plot can be created showing a circle centered at \((-6, 0)\) with a radius of 4 on the xy-plane.
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