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Answer: Circumcentre (25/6, 13/6), radius \(\dfrac{13\sqrt2}{6}\)

Let P(x, y) be the circumcentre: PA = PB = PC.

\(PA^2=PB^2\): \((x-7)^2+(y-1)^2=(x-3)^2+(y-5)^2\)

\[-14x+50-2y=-6x+34-10y\ \Rightarrow\ x-y=2\quad\text{(I)}\]

\(PA^2=PC^2\): \((x-7)^2+(y-1)^2=(x-2)^2+y^2\)

\[-14x-2y+50=-4x+4\ \Rightarrow\ 5x+y=23\quad\text{(II)}\]

Adding: \(6x=25\), \(x=\dfrac{25}{6}\), \(y=x-2=\dfrac{13}{6}\).

\[r^2=\left(7-\tfrac{25}{6}\right)^2+\left(1-\tfrac{13}{6}\right)^2=\tfrac{289+49}{36}=\tfrac{169}{18}\]

\[r=\frac{13}{3\sqrt2}=\frac{13\sqrt2}{6}\]

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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