SOLUTION: Find the equation of the circle for which a diameter has endpoints P1(-1, 4) and P2(-5, 2).

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Question 866761: Find the equation of the circle for which a diameter has endpoints P1(-1, 4) and P2(-5, 2).
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-1, 4),(-5, 2)
the midpoint (-3, 3) will be the center. The distance is 2sqrt(5) The radius will be half the distance sqrt(5)
(x+3)^2+(y-3)^2=5