Question

��2222 is the diameter of a circle. The coordinates are �(−2, −3) and �(−12, −5). At what coordinate is the center of the circle located? A. (5, 1) B. (−5, −1) C. (−4, −7) D. (−7, −4)

Answer 1

D ). (-7,-4)

Explanation:

To locate the position or the location of the centre of the circle we have to bear in mind that the center of the circle is the midpoint of the diameter line.

Formula for midpoint of a line is given below

Midpoint= (X1+x2)/2 ,(y1+y2)/2

Where X1= -2,y1= -3

X2= -12, y2= -5

The midpoint= (-2+(-12))/2,(-3+(-5))/2

Midpoint= (-2-12)/2,(-3-5)/2

Midpoint= (-14)/2,(-8)/2

Midpoint=( -7,-4)

The center of the circle is located at the point (-7,-4)