Find an equation for the circle that has center (-1, 4) and passes through the point (3, -2).

(x - ? )2 + (y - ? )2 = ?

3 answers

How far apart are the two points? That will be r.

As you know, the circle with center at (h,k) with radius r is

(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2

Now just plug in your numbers.
thats the only info given
Can you not find the distance between two points?

They have given you (h,k). All you need is r.