document.write( "Question 742247: Find an equation of a circle having a diameter with endpoints (-3,5) and (7,3) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #452351 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find an equation of a circle having a diameter with endpoints (-3,5) and (7,3) \n" ); document.write( "1st: Find the center: (x,y) \n" ); document.write( "x = (-3+7)/2 = 2 \n" ); document.write( "y = (5+3)/2 = 4 \n" ); document.write( "Center at (2,4) \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "2nd: Find the radius \n" ); document.write( "r = sqrt[(2--3)^2 + (4-5)^2' = sqrt[25+1] = sqrt(26) \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "(x-2)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 26 \n" ); document.write( "============================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "=============== \n" ); document.write( " |