SOLUTION: Hello, I need help with the following math problem: The points (0,4) and (1,3) lie on a circle whose center is on the {{{ x }}}-axis. What is the radius of the circle? Tha

Question 1042661: Hello,
I need help with the following math problem:
The points (0,4) and (1,3) lie on a circle whose center is on the -axis. What is the radius of the circle?
Thank you,
Nicole
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the general equation of a circle centered at (x,0) and use the two points.

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Set them equal to each other,

Then solve for R,

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