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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A circle has its center at the origin, and (5, -12) is a point on the circle. How long is the radius of the circle? 5?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

doesnt sound right..

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

use the distance formula \[\huge \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

your two points are (0,0) <--center and (5,-12) <--endpoint of radius

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wouldnt u just messure the distance from the orgin to the point on the circle

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

@helpme9283 try solving...then guess :p haha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

13.

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

right

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