SOLUTION: Circle Q has a diameter AB. If A is at (-3,-5) and the center is at (2,3) find the coordinates of B.

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Question 366300: Circle Q has a diameter AB. If A is at (-3,-5) and the center is at (2,3) find the coordinates of B.

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let (x,y) be the coordinates of B. Then the point (2,3) is the midpoint of the points (-3,-5) and (x,y). Then 2+=+%28-3%2Bx%29%2F2, or x = 7. Also, 3+=+%28-5%2By%29%2F2, or y = 11.