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Problem #21

Find the equation of a circle with center (-2, 4) containing the point (2, 1).

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Solution:
\( \displaylines{\text{Radius is found using }\sqrt{\left(2-\left(-2\right)\right)^2+\left(1-4\right)^2}=\sqrt{4^2+\left(-3\right)^2}=\sqrt{16+9}=\sqrt{25}=5\\ \left(x+2\right)^2+\left(y-4\right)^2=25} \)
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