Precalculus (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 2 - Graphs and Functions - 2.2 Circles - 2.2 Exercises - Page 203: 61

Answer

$(x-3)^2+(y-\frac{5}{2})^2=\frac{25}{4}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given two endpoints $(1,4),(5,1)$ of a diameter, we can find the midpoint (center of the circle) as $(\frac{1+5}{2},\frac{4+1}{2})$ or $(3,\frac{5}{2})$ Step 2. The radius can be found as $2r=\sqrt {(1-5)^2+(4-1)^2}=5$, thus $r=\frac{5}{2}$ Step 3. We can write the equation of the circle as $(x-3)^2+(y-\frac{5}{2})^2=\frac{25}{4}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.