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The equation for the circle is:

X^2 + y^2 - 12x + 6y - 19 = 0


What is the center of the circle?

A(-6, 3)
B(12, -6)
C(6, -3)
D(-12, 6)

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sqdancefan

Answer:

  C.  (6, -3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The x- and y-coordinates are the opposite of half the corresponding linear term coefficient:

  -(-12, 6)/2 = (6, -3)

This can be confirmed using a graphing calculator.

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