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Circle Equation

Centre and radius from an equation by completing the square, or the equation from a centre and radius, a diameter or three points. Check points and find tangents.

A
B

A and B are the ends of a diameter (x then y).

P₁
P₂
P₃

Three points on the circle (x then y).

Check a point (inside, on or outside, and the tangent)
P

Leave empty to skip.

Fractions and decimals work. For a radius like √13, type \sqrt then the number (or use the √ key on the touchscreen keyboard).

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