SOLUTION: The two points (-2,4) and (4,2) are the endpoints of the diameter of a circle. Write the equation of the circle in standard form.

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Question 374223: The two points (-2,4) and (4,2) are the endpoints of the diameter of a circle. Write the equation of the circle in standard form.
Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The center of the circle should be midpoints of the two given points: ((-2 + 4)/2, (4+2)/2) = (1, 3). The radius is . The center-radius form of the circle is then .
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