SOLUTION: Center on the line y=3 & through the origin & the point (4,8). Find the equation of the circle

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Question 872878: Center on the line y=3 & through the origin & the point (4,8). Find the equation of the circle
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Label the points A(0,0) and B(4,8)
Find the perpendicular bisector of AB
The center is the intersection of the bisector and y = 3.
The radius is the distance from the center to A or B
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Another method:
The center is equidistant from A and B and on the line y = 3.