Find the equation of the circle passes through three points (1, - 6), (2, 1) and (5, 2). Determine the centre and the radius of the circle.

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Find the equation of the circle passes through three points (1, - 6), (2, 1) and (5, 2).
Determine the centre and the radius of the circle.
Transcribed Image Text:Find the equation of the circle passes through three points (1, - 6), (2, 1) and (5, 2). Determine the centre and the radius of the circle.
Write the general equation of a circle that is tangent to the x-axis, with a center located at
(4, –6). Sketch the graph.
Transcribed Image Text:Write the general equation of a circle that is tangent to the x-axis, with a center located at (4, –6). Sketch the graph.
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