Problem

Determine the equation of the circle with radius 120 and center (5,2).

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3. Simplify the equation: (x+5)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 120

Steps

Step 1 :1. Write the general equation of a circle: (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = r^2

Step 2 :2. Plug in the center (-5,-2) and radius 120: (x+5)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 120^2

Step 3 :3. Simplify the equation: (x+5)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 120

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