SOLUTION: A circle defined by the equation(x-6)^2. +(y-9)^2 is tangent to a line at the point (9,4).What is the equation of the circle?

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Question 1149640: A circle defined by the equation(x-6)^2. +(y-9)^2 is tangent to a line at the point (9,4).What is the equation of the circle?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the equation(x-6)^2. +(y-9)^2
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No equal sign, not an equation.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Radius is needed. You have a center of circle at (6,9). How far (Distance Formula) is your point (9,4) from (6,9)? The circle will be of equation %28x-6%29%5E2%2B%28y-9%29%5E2=%28yourradius%29%5E2.