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SAT Math Practice Question #33556 - SATify | SATify

#33556

coordinate geometry

circles

geometry

easy

45 sec

A circle in the $x y$ -plane has the equation $(x + 2)^{2} + (y - 5)^{2} = 9$ . Which of the following gives the center of the circle and its radius?

A.

The center is at $(2, - 5)$ and the radius is 3.

B.

The center is at $(- 2, 5)$ and the radius is 3.

C.

The center is at $(- 2, 5)$ and the radius is 9.

D.

The center is at $(2, - 5)$ and the radius is 9.