SOLUTION: The points (-3,-1) and (9,4) are the endpoints of the diameter of a circle. Find the length of the radius of the circle. I have used the distance formula and I get the answer o

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Question 845784: The points (-3,-1) and (9,4) are the endpoints of the diameter of a circle. Find the length of the radius of the circle.
I have used the distance formula and I get the answer of 13. However in the back of my textbook the answer is 6.5. I was wondering if I am doing something wrong, or if I am missing a step?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The distance between the points is the diameter.
The radius is 1/2 that.