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Find an equation for the circle that has center

(−5, 4)
and passes through the point
(2, −3).

User Iaasgeek
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Answer:


(x+5)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 98

Explanation:

The radius is


√((-5-2)^2 + (4-(-3))^2)=√(98)

So, the equation is


(x+5)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 98

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