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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write the equation of the circle centered (7,1) at that passes through (2,-10)

OpenStudy (jack1):

equation for a circle: \[(x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = r^2\] |dw:1380948235900:dw|

OpenStudy (jack1):

|dw:1380948306346:dw|

OpenStudy (jack1):

so you've got your center... which is (a, b) and you've got a point on the line (x, y) so sub x y a and b into the above equation to solve for r = final answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks for the help :)

OpenStudy (jack1):

all good hey

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