SOLUTION: Write the equation of the circle with center (-1, 9) and containing the point (2, 5). Use the ^ key for the exponents. Write your answer like this: (x+3)^2+(y-8)^2=49

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Question 1077798: Write the equation of the circle with center (-1, 9) and containing the point (2, 5). Use the ^ key for the exponents.

Write your answer like this: (x+3)^2+(y-8)^2=49

Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The form we are looking for is
where (h,k) is the center
and r is the radius
We know the center, let's find the radius:



Ans:

(x+1)^2 + (y-9)^2 = 25

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