To find the distance between the centers of two circles, first determine the centers by completing the square for each circle's equation. Once the centers are identified, apply the distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²). This method is confirmed as correct and essential for solving the problem presented.
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Yes.nukeman said:Homework Statement
Lets say you have the equation of 2 circles ok, and it asks you to find the distance between the centres of the 2 circles. Is that what you do...?
1) Find the center of each circle by completing the sqaure.
2) Enter those 2 centres into a distance formula: d = √(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2
Is that it?
nukeman said:
2) Enter those 2 centres into a distance formula: d = √(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2