Question

The points (1, 4) and (−3, 2) are the endpoints of a diameter of a circle. What is the equation of the circle?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step by step

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have the endpoints of the diameter, the midpoint coordinates of the line segment joining them gives the centre of the circle.

That is, centre (a,b) = ( [1+(-3)]/2, [4+2]/2) = (-1,3)

Distance between the given points give the diameter and half of that is the radius length.

So, radius r = (1/2)* sqrt ( [1-(-3)]^2 + [4–2]^2) = sqrt(5)

Thus equation required is: (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = r^2

So, (x+1)^2 + (y-3)^2 = 5