document.write( "Question 672786: The circle (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = 4 has centre C and radius r.
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document.write( "The line y = x + 1 intersects this circle at two points A and B.
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document.write( "Find the coordinates of A and B.\r
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document.write( "Some working out would be appreciated to learn for next time :D\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #418300 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The circle (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = 4 has centre C and radius r. \n" ); document.write( "The line y = x + 1 intersects this circle at two points A and B. \n" ); document.write( "Find the coordinates of A and B. \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for \"y\" and solve for \"x\": \n" ); document.write( "(x-4)^2 + (x+1-3)^2 = 4 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "x^2 -8x +16 + (x^2-4x+4) = 4 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "2x^2 -12x +16 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "x^2 -6x +8 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Factor: \n" ); document.write( "(x-4)(x-2) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "x = 2 or x = 4 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Solve for the corresponding \"y\": values using y = x+1 \n" ); document.write( "If x = 2, y = 3 \n" ); document.write( "If x = 4, y = 5 \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Points of intersection: (2,3) and (4,5) \n" ); document.write( "======================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |