SOLUTION: The segment [a,b],where A(-3,1) and B(5,7) is a diameter of a circle c, Find the coordinates of the centre and calculate the length of the radius.

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Question 1050855: The segment [a,b],where A(-3,1) and B(5,7) is a diameter of a circle c,
Find the coordinates of the centre and calculate the length of the radius.
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The segment [a,b],where A(-3,1) and B(5,7) is a diameter of a circle c,
Find the coordinates of the centre and calculate the length of the radius.
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center = [(-3+5)/2 , (1+7)/2] = (1,4)
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radius = sqrt[(5-1)^2 + (7-4)^2] = sqrt[16+9] = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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