To derive the equation of a circle in standard form, we use the formula:
\[ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \]
where \((h, k)\) is the center of the circle and \(r\) is the radius.
Given:
- Center: \((-2, 0)\), so \(h = -2\) and \(k = 0\)
- Radius: \(7\), so \(r = 7\)
Now, we substitute the values into the formula:
\[ (x - (-2))^2 + (y - 0)^2 = 7^2 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ (x + 2)^2 + y^2 = 49 \]
Thus, the equation of the circle in standard form is:
\[ (x + 2)^2 + y^2 = 49 \]
Therefore, the correct response is:
\((x + 2)^2 + y^2 = 49\)