Question

The end points of a diameter of a circle are (6,2) and (-4,7).

What is the standard form of the equation
Enter any fraction is simplified form

Answer 1

Explanation:

The standard form equation of a circle with radius r is expressed as

( x − h )^2 + ( y − k )^2 =r ^2 ,

where r represents the radius

h and k are the coordinates of the center of the circle C( h , k )

To determine the coordinates at the center of the circle, the midpoint formula would be used. It is expressed as

[(x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2]

Midpoint of the circle =

(6 - 4)/2 , (2 + 7)/2 = (1, 4.5)

h coordinate of the center = 1

k coordinate of the center = 4.5

r^2 = (x - h)^2 + (2 - k)^2

r^2 = (6 - 1)^2 + (2 - 4.5)^2

r^2 = 5^2 + (- 2.5)^2 = 25 + 6.25

r^2 = 31.25

Substituting r^2 = 31.25, h = 1 and k = 4.5 into (x − h )^2 + ( y − k )^2 = r^2, the standard equation of the circle becomes

(x − 1 )^2 + ( y − 4.5 )^2 = 31.25