(x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2
In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius.
We are told that the center of the circle is ( - 2, 4) and its radius is 9.
This information is enough to write the equation.
(x-( - 2))^2+(y- 4)^2= 9^2
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(x+2)^2+(y-4)^2=81