Two points P and Q are given. (a) Plot P and Q on a coordinate plane. (b) Find the distance from P to Q. (c) Find the midpoint of the segment PQ. (d) Sketch the line determined by P and Q, and find its equation in slope-intercept form. (e) Sketch the circle that passes through Q and has center P, and find the equation of this circle. P(-6, 2), Q(4, -14)

Two points P and Q are given. (a) Plot P and Q on a coordinate plane. (b) Find the distance from P to Q. (c) Find the midpoint of the segment PQ. (d) Sketch the line determined by P and Q, and find its equation in slope-intercept form. (e) Sketch the circle that passes through Q and has center P, and find the equation of this circle. P(-6, 2), Q(4, -14)

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter1: Equations And Graphs

Section: Chapter Questions

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