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Never complete the square again

Desmos draws equations, not just functions — so type the whole circle.

1:59 · Circles

Episode 3: Never complete the square again

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x² + y² − 6x + 8y − 11 = 0

What is the radius of the circle?

Type it exactly as written, y² included. Desmos draws every point that fits, so the circle appears. The centre sits at (3, −4) and it runs from −3 to 9 across: diameter 12, radius 6. Nothing was completed.

Answer: Radius 6

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