Question

What is the value of b for the following circle in general form? x2 + y2 + ax +by+c=0​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

(1). (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²

where (h, k) are coordinates of a center of the circle with radius r

(2). ( a ± b )² = a² ± 2ab + b²

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( 1 , - 2 ) ; r = 3

( x - 1 )² + ( y + 2 )² = 3²

x² - 2x + 1 + y² + 4y + 4 = 9

x² + y² - 2x + 4y - 4 = 0

a = - 2

b = 4

c = - 4