Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation of a circle in standard form is
(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²
where (h, k) are the coordinates of the centre and r is the radius
Given
x² + y² - 8x - 2y - 17 = 0
Collect the x- terms and the y- terms together and add 17 to both sides
x² - 8x + y² - 2y = 17
Use the method of completing the square on both x and y terms.
add ( half the coefficient of the x/ y terms )² to both sides
x² + 2(- 4)x + 16 + y² + 2(- 1)y + 1 = 17 + 16 + 1
(x - 4)² + (y - 1)² = 34 → A
