The diameter of a circle with endpoints A(-1,5) and A(4,-3) Use the midpoint formula to find the coordinates of the center of circle P(xy).
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the midpoint is at ((-1+4)/2,(5-3)/2) = (3/2,1)
(-1, 5), (x, y), (4, -3).
x - (-1) = 4 - x.
X = 3/2 = 1.5.
y - 5 = -3 - y.
Y = 1.
x - (-1) = 4 - x.
X = 3/2 = 1.5.
y - 5 = -3 - y.
Y = 1.