Find a, b, and c so that the graph of the circle with equation x² + y² + ax + by + c = 0 passes through the points (7, 5), (1, –3), and (8, –2).

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a = –8, b = –2, c = –8

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Find the real solutions of the equation. = -2

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Solve.Write  as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 96.

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