SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given characteristics. Endpoints of a diameter: (1, −5) and (9, −3)

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Question 1176240: Find the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given characteristics.
Endpoints of a diameter: (1, −5) and (9, −3)

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The diameter is sqrt(64+4)=sqrt(68) units= 2 sqrt(17)
radius is sqrt(17) units
center is midpoint of diameter or (5, -4)
so (x-5)^2+(y+4)^2=17

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