which of the following is the graph of (x-2)^2 + (y+1)^2 = 9? doesn't seem to want to let me put up pictures. sorry guys.)

If you want to cheat, paste the formula in Wolfram Alpha. However, this one is not that difficult. From the fact that x and y are squared you can infer that this is a circle. The 9 reveals that the radius r^2 is 9, so radius is 3.

The (x-2) tells us that the circle is shifted to the right by 2. Likewise, y+1 shifts it down by one. So the center is at (2,-1). If the equation would be x^2 + y^2 = 9, you'd have a circle exactly on the origin.

Hopefully this helps you break down the equation and pick the right picture!