15. Which of the following is the equation of the circle with center at the origin and with a radius of 4? * a. $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ b. $x^2 - y^2 = 4$ c. $x^2 + y^2 = 16$ d. $x^2 - y^2 = 16$
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In this case, the radius is 4, so the equation becomes x^2 + y^2 = 4^2. Simplifying, we get x^2 + y^2 = 16. Show more…
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