Determine the radius of the circle defined by the Cartesian equation .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
**Answer: . Why not the others:** confuses with ; subtracts 9 and 16 incorrectly; is the diameter.
- Step 1: Complete the square for the and terms: .
- Step 2: Rewrite in standard form: . Thus the radius is .
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