document.write( "Question 872878: Center on the line y=3 & through the origin & the point (4,8). Find the equation of the circle \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #526483 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Label the points A(0,0) and B(4,8) \n" ); document.write( "Find the perpendicular bisector of AB \n" ); document.write( "The center is the intersection of the bisector and y = 3. \n" ); document.write( "The radius is the distance from the center to A or B \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( "Another method: \n" ); document.write( "The center is equidistant from A and B and on the line y = 3. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |