Checkpoint: Graphing Circles on the Coordinate Plane Solution

Write and graph the equation of a circle: x2+y220x+10y=116

x220x+2022+y2+10y+1022=116+2022+1022 x102+y+52=116+102+52x102+y+52=116+100+25x102+y+52=9

Note

Q: What is the center of the circle?

A: (10, –5)

 

Q: What is the length of the radius of the circle?

A: 3 units 

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