Find the Equation of the Circle Graphed Below $x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = 6$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the circle graphed below.​ ​

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = 6\)
• B) \[y ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 2 } + 36\]
• C) \[x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = 36\]
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = 1\)
• E) \(x ^ { 2 } + y = 36\)

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