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Re: circle equations
Posted:
Jan 5, 2005 9:42 AM
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In article <bh0mt0lcjcf5kbku72a4o1dqigf6afp5m9@4ax.com>, D wrote:
> A circle passes though the vertices of the right triangle A(-2,-4),
> B(-2,3), and C (7,3). What is the equation of the circle?
>
D has sent us 3 of his/her homework problems, with no indication that
any attempt has been done at any of them. I'll give one hint for this
problem and ignore the rest.
Hint: the triangle is a *right* triangle. What do you know about
central angles and inscribed angles?
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