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Write an equation for a circle if the endpoints of the diameter are (7,6) and (-1,-8)

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Answer:

(x-3)^2 + (y+1)^2 =65

Explanation:

1.find centre

2. substitute centre (h,k) into (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2

Write an equation for a circle if the endpoints of the diameter are (7,6) and (-1,-8)-example-1
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