Find an equation of the circle with center at (-6,6) and passing through (2,-4) in the form of (x-A)^2+(y-B)^2=C where A, B, C are constants. Then

Question

Find an equation of the circle with center at (-6,6) and passing through (2,-4) in the form of (x-A)^2+(y-B)^2=C where A, B, C are constants. Then

 

Answer 1

1) determine the distance between (-6, 6) and (2, -4). This is the radius, r

2) (x + 6)² + (y - 6)² = r²