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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The equation of a circle passing through (1,5), (5,3), and (3,-1) is:
Options
A x² + y² - 6x - 7y + 10 = 0
B x² + y² - 4x - 4y - 2 = 0
Correct Answer
C x² + y² + 2x + 2y + 2 = 0
D x² + y² - 3x - 3y + 5 = 0
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The equation x² + y² - 4x - 4y - 2 = 0 is the correct equation for the circle passing through the given points.

Hint

The notes indicate answer B.

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