SOLUTION: Cirlce U passes through points a(6,8), B(16,-4), and C(10,8). FInd the coordinates of the center of the circle. Describe in detail the method you use.

Question 260316: Cirlce U passes through points a(6,8), B(16,-4), and C(10,8). FInd the coordinates of the center of the circle. Describe in detail the method you use.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the perpendicular bisectors of AC and BC.
Find the solution to those 2 eqns, where they intersect is the center of the circle.
Find the distance from the center to any of the 3 points, that's the radius.
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