Andrew M. answered 07/06/17
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Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
For a circle centered at (h,k) and radius r
(x-h)2 + (y-k)2 = r2
x2 + y2 = 16 is the same as
(x-0)2 + (y-0)2 = 16
You have a circle with center at the origin (0, 0)
and radius r = √16
Do you know the square root of 16?