Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.6 - Conic Sections - Exercises 11.6 - Page 679: 57

Answer

A circle, centered at $(-2,0)$, with radius $4.$

Work Step by Step

$(x^{2}+4x)+y^{2}=12\qquad $ We group like terms $(x^{2}+2\cdot 2x+2^{2})+y^{2}=12+2^{2}\qquad$ We complete the square: $(x+2)^{2}+y^{2}=16$ This equation is of a circle, centered at $(-2,0)$, with radius $4.$
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