SOLUTION: One radius of a circle has endpoints D(2,4) and E(-1,2). a)Find a possible endpoint for the diameter that contains this radius. b) Explain why there are two possible answers

Question 596325: One radius of a circle has endpoints D(2,4) and E(-1,2).
a)Find a possible endpoint for the diameter that contains this radius.
b) Explain why there are two possible answers in part a)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One radius of a circle has endpoints D(2,4) and E(-1,2).
a)Find a possible endpoint for the diameter that contains this radius.
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Find the x & y differences separately
dx = 3, dy = 2
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Add the differences to D and subtract from E
D --> F(5,6)
E --> G(-4,0)
F & G are the 2 possible points on the diameter.
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b) Explain why there are two possible answers in part a)
Either point, D or E, could be the center.
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