Circle Geometry Relationship

Medium Geometry Circles

In the coordinate plane, a circle is defined by the equation (x - 3)² + (y + 2)² = 16. A point P is located at the coordinates (7, -2).

Based on the information given, determine the relationship between the distance from point P to the center of the circle and the radius of the circle.

What can be concluded about the distances?

Quantity A is greater than Quantity B.

Quantity A is less than Quantity B.

Quantity A is equal to Quantity B.

The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Hint

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