SOLUTION: A circle has a diameter with endpoints at (4,2) and (-2,4). What is the center of this circle? A). (2,3) B). (1,3) C). (2,6) D). (1,6) Thanks

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Question 1035494: A circle has a diameter with endpoints at (4,2) and (-2,4).
What is the center of this circle?
A). (2,3)
B). (1,3)
C). (2,6)
D). (1,6)
Thanks

Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
A circle has a diameter with endpoints at (4,2) and (-2,4).
The centre of the circle will be the mid point between
(4,2) and (-2,4)
Mid point formula:
(x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2
(4 + (-2))/2 , (4 + 2)/2
(4 - 2)/2 , (4 + 2)/2
2/2 , 6/2
(1,3)B
Hope this helps :-)

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