A circle with center C (-2, 3) passes through the point P (4, 6). a) Write the equation of circle C. b) Write the equation of the line that passes through point P tangent to circle C.
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Given that the center of the circle € is (-2, 3), we can substitute these values into the equation: (x - (-2))^2 + (y - 3)^2 = r^2. Now, we need to find the radius of the circle. We know that the circle passes through the point P (4, 6). The distance between the Show more…
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