College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - Circles - 2.2 Exercises - Page 185: 18

Answer

A circle when $m>0$ A point when $m=0$ Nonexistent when $m<0$

Work Step by Step

$$(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=m$$ Here if $m$ is negative, then there are no real solutions for ordered pair $(x,y)$. It means such a circle does not exist. If $m$ is zero, then we have a point that is ordered pair $(h,k)$. If $m$ is positive, then we have a circle with center at $(h,k)$ and radius $\sqrt{m}$.
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