In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 5 and 6.
center (5, -4), radius 7

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Identify the center and radius of the circle. Here, the center is given as \((5, -4)\) and the radius is \(7\).

Recall the center-radius form of a circle's equation: \[(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2\] where \((h, k)\) is the center and \(r\) is the radius.

Substitute the given center coordinates and radius into the formula: \[(x - 5)^2 + (y - (-4))^2 = 7^2\].

Simplify the equation by replacing \(y - (-4)\) with \(y + 4\) and squaring the radius: \[(x - 5)^2 + (y + 4)^2 = 49\].

To graph the circle, plot the center at \((5, -4)\) on the coordinate plane, then draw a circle with radius \(7\) units around this point.

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