Decide Whether or Not the Equation Has a Circle as Its

question 286

Multiple Choice

Decide whether or not the equation has a circle as its graph. If it does not, describe the graph.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 6 x - 4 y - 12 = 0$$

• A) no; the graph is the point \(( 3,2 )\)
• B) yes
• C) no; the graph is the point \(( - 3 , - 2 )\)
• D) no; the graph is nonexistent