Question

The diameter of Circle terminates on the circumference of the circle at​ (3,0) and (3,−7).. Write the equation of the circle in standard form. Show all of your work for full credit.

Answer 1

Explanation:

that means the center of the circle is exactly in the middle between the 2 points.

and since both points have the same x value (so, the diameter here is a vertical line), it is ready to get the y value of the middle : (-7 - 0) / 2 = -3.5

so, the coordinates of the center are (3, -3.5).

and that makes the standard circle equation

(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²

to

(x - 3)² + (y + 3.5)² = 3.5² = 12.25

as h, k are the coordinates of the center, and r is the radius (half the diameter).