SOLUTION: Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions endpoints of a diameter at (-2,-9) and (0,-5)

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Question 827569: Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions

endpoints of a diameter at (-2,-9) and (0,-5)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance between the points using Distance Formula, and then divided by 2, gives you the size of the radius. Becomes the variable, r.

Midpoint Formula gives you the point for the center. Becomes, (h,k).

Standard Form equation for a circle is %28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=r%5E2.

---At least TRY first, before asking for more help on this.