The diameter of the circle is sqrt{ (-2-6)2 + (2-8)2 } = sqrt(64+36) = 10
The center of the diameter is at point (2, 5)
So, the equation of the circle is (x-2)2 + (y-5)2 = 25
Baka B.
asked 09/11/19Find an equation of the circle that satisfies the given conditions. Endpoints of a diameter are P(−2, 2) and Q(6, 8).
The diameter of the circle is sqrt{ (-2-6)2 + (2-8)2 } = sqrt(64+36) = 10
The center of the diameter is at point (2, 5)
So, the equation of the circle is (x-2)2 + (y-5)2 = 25
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