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the circle below is centered at the point (-2, 1) and has a radius of length 3.
what is its equation?

a. \\((x + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 9\\)
b. \\((x - 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 3\\)
c. \\((x + 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 9\\)
d. \\((x - 2)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 3\\)

Explanation:

Identify the standard equation of a circle

$$ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 $$

Substitute the given center and radius

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Simplify the equation

$$ (x + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 9 $$

Answer:

• A. \((x + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 9\) (Correct answer)
• B. \((x - 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 3\)
• C. \((x + 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 9\)
• D. \((x - 2)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 3\)