Answer: a. Circle
Step-by-step explanation:
Given equation: [tex](x-8)^2+(y-12)^2=25[/tex] which is equivalent to [tex](x-8)^2+(y-12)^2=5^2[/tex]
This equation is of the form [tex](x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2[/tex] which is the standard equation of a circle centered at (h,k) with radius r.
On comparing given equation to the standard equation of circle we have, h=8 and k=12 and r =2.
Therefore, given equation represent a circle centered at (8,12) and radius=5 units.
