Solve the Problem $( - 3,2 )$ And Tangent to the Line

question 201

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the equation of a circle in standard form with center at the point $( - 3,2 )$ and tangent to the line $y = 4$ .

• A) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - 2 ) ^ { 2 } = 16\)
• B) \(( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y + 2 ) ^ { 2 } = 16\)
• C) \(( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y + 2 ) ^ { 2 } = 4\)
• D) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - 2 ) ^ { 2 } = 4\)

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