SOLUTION: The center is at (1, -3) and the passes through (-3, 5). Find the equation of the circle.

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Question 1168433: The center is at (1, -3) and the passes through (-3, 5). Find the equation of the circle.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x-1%29%5E2%2B%28y%2B3%29%5E2=%281-%28-3%29%29%5E2%2B%28-3-5%29%5E2
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The center is at (1, -3) and the passes through (-3, 5). Find the equation of the circle.
Equation of a circle: 

           Equation: