Decide whether or not the equation has a circle as its graph. If it does not, describe the graph.
-$$x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 2 y - 59 = 0$$
A) no; the graph is the point $( 2,1 )$
B) yes
C) no; the graph is nonexistent
D) no; the graph is the point $( - 2 , - 1 )$

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The given equation can be rewritten in the standard form of a circle's equation by completing the square for both $x$ and $y$. The equation is a circle's equation, not a point or nonexistent graph.

Decide Whether or Not the Equation Has a Circle as Its