STEP 1:

Determine the midpoint using the midpoint formula, and points D(18, 16) and E(- 6, - 2). The coordinates of the

midpoint are also the coordinates of the center of the circle (h, k).



STEP 2: 

Determine the radius by substituting one of the two points (D or E), as well as the coordinates of the center of the

circle (h, k) into the circle formula: .



STEP 3:

Substitute the coordinates of the center of the circle (h, k) and the radius, squared (), into the circle formula:

 to determine the equation of the circle.



Then do a check!! 



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