Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Graphs and Functions - Summary Exercises on Graphs, Circles, Functions, and Equations - Exercises - Page 248: 22

Answer

center $(0,4)$, radius $r=5$

Work Step by Step

Rewrite the equation and form squares of $x,y$, we have $x^2+y^2-8y+16=16+9\longrightarrow (x)^2+(y-4)^2=25$. Thus, the equation represents a circle with center $(0,4)$, radius $r=5$
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