35 points! what is the equation of the circle in general form? a. x2 + y2 + 4x + 2y − 44 = 0 b. x2 + y2 − 4x − 2y − 2 = 0 c. x2 + y2 + 4x + 2y − 2 = 0 d. x2 + y2 − 4x − 2y − 44 = 0

The equation of the given circle in general form is given by:

                   Option: A

We know that the general equation of a circle with center at (h,k) and radius 'r' is given by:

Clearly from the figure we have:

The center of the circle is at (-2,-1) and radius is 7 units.

i.e. we have: (h,k)=(-2,-1) and r=7

Hence, the equation of the circle is given by:

on expanding the terms we have:

         Hence, the general equation of the circle is:

correct

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