A circle can be defined by an equation $x^2+y^2+ax+by+c=0$. Find an equation of a circle that passes through $(-4,1)$, $(3,0)$, and $(5,4)$:
a. $x^2+y^2+2x-8y+5=0$
b. $x^2+y^2-2x-4=0$
c. $x^2+y^2-8y-9=0$
d. $x^2+y^2-8x+2y+5=0$
Not sure which one it is?
Write the equation of the circle as follow: $$ x^2+y^2+ax+by+c=0\Leftrightarrow (x+x_0)^2+(y+y_0)^2=r^2. $$ $x_0=\dfrac{a}{2}$, $y_0=\dfrac{b}{2}$, and $r^2=\dfrac{a^2+b^2-4c}{4}$. Of course, $a^2+b^2-4c\geqslant0$ must holds.
Replace your points $(x, y)$ and you will see if it satisfies the circle's equation or not.