We know that:

is an equation of a circle.
When we substitute x and y (from the pairs we have), we'll get a system of equations:

and all we have to do is solve it for a, b and r.
There will be:

From equations (II) and (III) we have:

and from (I) and (II):

Now we can easly calculate a and b:

Finally we calculate

:

And the equation of the circle is:
<span>Using the equation, y= 10,000(0.97)^ , predict the purchasing power of $10,000 ten years later. </span>
<span>$7374</span>
Answer:
In my opinion, the holding pen (writing or solving something) and being at war related to 3 phases.
Phase 0: Be serious with your pen, with your work.
Phase 1 : After making decision, start to draft carefully, you should list down everything which could happen, prepare well.
Phase 2: Enter the process, enter the battle, keep calm and be decisive.
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