Find the equation of a circle that has a diameter with the endpoints given by P(3, -4) and Q(5,2).
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To find the center of the circle, we can use the midpoint formula. The midpoint formula states that the coordinates of the midpoint between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula: Midpoint = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2) In this case, the Show more…
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