SOLUTION: Find the equation of circle having centre at origin and passing through point (a,b).

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Question 473373: Find the equation of circle having centre at origin and passing through point (a,b).
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distance from the Origin to (a,b) is the radius
r%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
--> x%5E2+%2B+y%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2