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What is the equation of the circle with a diameter whose endpoints are (-3,-9) and (-7,1)?

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Answer:

( x + 5 )² + ( y + 4 )² = 29

Explanation:

Equation of the circle is

( x - h )² + ( y - k )² = r²

( h, k ) are coordinates of the center

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Coordinates of the center of the circle are

(
(-3-7)/(2) ,
(-9+1)/(2) ) = ( - 5 , - 4 )

d = 2√29 ⇒ r = √29

( x + 5 )² + ( y + 4 )² = 29

User Nielarshi
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

User Ral Zarek
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