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Find the equation for the circle with center (4,-5) and passing through (5,-4)

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Answer:

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

Explanation:

The equation of a circle centered at (h, k) through point (p, q) is ...

(x -h)^2 +(y -k)^2 = (p -h)^2 +(q -k)^2

Filling in your given numbers gives ...

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

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

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