Decide whether or not the equation has a circle as its graph. If it does not, describe the graph.
-$$x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 10 x - 6 y + 211 = 0$$
A) yes
B) no; the graph is nonexistent
C) no; the graph is the point (-5, -3)
D) no; the graph is the point (5, 3)

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The equation does not represent a circle because completing the square for both x and y terms results in a sum that is greater than zero, indicating no real solutions.

Decide Whether or Not the Equation Has a Circle as Its