SOLUTION: If a circle has a center at the point (3, 4) and goes through the point (6, 8), what is the radius? thanks
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Question 608424: If a circle has a center at the point (3, 4) and goes through the point (6, 8), what is the radius? thanks
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on the circle. Use the distance formula:
^2\ +\ (y_1\ -\ y_2)^2})
where )
and )
are the coordinates of the given points.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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