SOLUTION: if a circle is centered at the midpoint of (3,-2) and (5,11). Find the equation of that circle. Show work.

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Question 714920: if a circle is centered at the midpoint of (3,-2) and (5,11). Find the equation of that circle. Show work.
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if a circle is centered at the midpoint of (3,-2) and (5,11). Find the equation of that circle. Show work.
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To find the midpoint, get the average of x & y separately
x: (3+5)/2 = 4
y: (-2+11)/2 = 4.5
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The center is (4,4.5)
You didn't give the radius.
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