Problem 48 of 7
Complete the square to convert circle equation x^2+y^2-10x+4y+20=0 to standard form.
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group x/y terms and complete both squares.
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General equation must have x^2 and y^2 coefficients equal to 1 and no xy term.
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1. Group x terms and y terms.
2. Move the constant to the other side.
3. Complete each square and simplify the right side.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Forgetting to add completed-square constants to both sides.