Write the Standard Form of the Equation of the Circle $$( - 1 , - 8 ) , ( 3 , - 6 )$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given characteristics. endpoints of a diameter: $$( - 1 , - 8 ) , ( 3 , - 6 )$$

• A) \(( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y + 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 5\)
• B) \(( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 5\)
• C) \(( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 185\)
• D) \(( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y + 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 185\)
• E) \(( x + 7 ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - 1 ) ^ { 2 } = 5\)

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