Recognise and determine features of the graphs of 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 𝑟2 and (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑟2, including their circular shapes, centres and radii.

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Circle equation — centre and radius

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Drag the centre and a radius handle to see (x−h)²+(y−k)²=r² as the distance definition on the Cartesian plane, with an optional expanded form.

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