Coordinate Geometry - Finding the Centre and Radius of a Circle

Coordinate Geometry - Finding the Centre and Radius of a Circle

The points \(A\left( -2,4 \right)\) and \(B\left( 6,-2 \right)\) are at the opposite ends of a diameter of a circle, \({{C}_{1}}\). Find the

  1. centre of the circle and radius of the circle.
  2. equation of the circle.
  3. equation of the perpendicular bisector of \(AB\).

The circle, \({{C}_{1}}\), is reflected in the \(x\)-axis.

  1. Find the equation of the reflected circle, \({{C}_{2}}\).

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Answer:(a) Centre \((2,1)\), radius \(5\) (b) \((x-2)^2+(y-1)^2=25\) (c) \(y=\frac43x-\frac53\) (d) \((x-2)^2+(y+1)^2=25\)

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