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OpenStudy (hannahdeanm):

What is the general form of the equation of a circle with its center at (-2, 1) and passing through (-4, 1)?

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

All you need is the radius.

OpenStudy (hannahdeanm):

how do i get the radius?

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

So, you're NOT going to find the radius?

OpenStudy (hannahdeanm):

i dont know how to get the radius. thats why im asking

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Bad answer. You MUST have SOME idea. If you have the center and a point on the circle, you must be able to find the radius. You Will be required to do this on an exam. Two points. How far apart are they?

OpenStudy (hannahdeanm):

2

OpenStudy (hannahdeanm):

i use midpoint formula?

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