document.write( "Question 1144966: Line CD is 3 inches from one AB and CD and AB are parallel. Point K is in the line AB. How many points on the line CD are exactly 4 inches from poinT K
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document.write( "ANSWER.  Exactly 2.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solution\r\n" );
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document.write( "(1)  Make a sketch.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(2)  In the sketch, mark the point K on the line AB.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(3)  Take a compass,  make its wide equal to 4, and draw the circle with the center at K of the radius of 4.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(4)  Since 4 > 3, you will get two intersection points of the circle with the line CD.\r\n" );
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document.write( "      These points are those you are seeking for.\r\n" );
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