The equation 3 (x^ 2 +y^ 2 )-6x+12y-15=0 represents a certain locus in the plane

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The equation 3(x2+y2)−6x+12y−15=03\bigl(x^{2}+y^{2}\bigr)-6x+12y-15=0 represents a certain locus in the plane. (i) Reduce the given equation to the standard general form of a circle. (ii) Hence obtain its centre and radius. (iii) Write the equation again in completed–square (centre–radius) form.

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