Identify equation type: Identify the equation type and isolate y. We have the equation of a circle: (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2. To find y, we need to isolate it. Rearrange the equation: (y−k)2=r2−(x−h)2.
Isolate y: Solve for y.Take the square root on both sides: y−k=±r2−(x−h)2.Then, y=k±r2−(x−h)2.
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