SOLUTION: a circle has a diameter with endpoints (5, -2) and (-13 -6) what are the coordinates of the center of the circle

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Question 449831: a circle has a diameter with endpoints (5, -2) and (-13 -6) what are the coordinates of the center of the circle
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the coordinates of A and B are ( x1, y1) and ( x2, y2) respectively, then the midpoint, M, of AB is given by the following formula M =%28x1%2Bx2%29%2F2%28y1%2By2%29%2F2
(5,-2)(-13,-6)
x=(5-13 )/2,y=(-2-13)/2
x= -4,y= -7.5