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kamo00800
Jan6-10, 03:00 PM
(keep in mind, its circle math.. :/)
Write the equation (x+9)2+(y-5)2=12 in general form.

Mark44
Jan6-10, 03:19 PM
If my memory is correct, general form is just Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0. In this case, A and B are 1. Just expand what you have to write your equation in general form.

kamo00800
Jan6-10, 03:21 PM
okay, but
Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0
where do i get E...
cause 12 is on the other side of the =

HallsofIvy
Jan7-10, 05:06 AM
okay, but
Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0
where do i get E...
cause 12 is on the other side of the =
Then subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.