The Circle Defined by (x-3)^2 + (y+5)^2 = 36
The equation (x-3)^2 + (y+5)^2 = 36 represents a circle in the standard form of the circle equation:
(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2
where:
- (h, k) represents the center of the circle
- r represents the radius of the circle
Let's analyze the equation (x-3)^2 + (y+5)^2 = 36:
Center of the Circle
- Comparing our equation with the standard form, we can see that h = 3 and k = -5.
- Therefore, the center of the circle is (3, -5).
Radius of the Circle
- We have r^2 = 36.
- Taking the square root of both sides gives us r = 6.
- The radius of the circle is 6 units.
Summary
The equation (x-3)^2 + (y+5)^2 = 36 defines a circle with:
- Center: (3, -5)
- Radius: 6 units
This circle is centered at the point (3, -5) and has a radius of 6 units.