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SAT Math Practice Question #38937 - SATify | SATify

#38937

visualization

algebra

tangents

graphs

equations

circles

coordinate geometry

geometry

medium

60 sec

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A circle in the $x y$ -plane has its center at $(6, - 5)$ and is tangent to the $x$ -axis. Which of the following is the equation of this circle?

A.

$(x - 6)^{2} + (y + 5)^{2} = 25$

B.

$(x - 6)^{2} + (y + 5)^{2} = 36$

C.

$(x + 6)^{2} + (y - 5)^{2} = 25$

D.

$(x - 6)^{2} + (y - 5)^{2} = 25$