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The two [[Line|lines]] can both [[intersection|intersect]] the [[circle]] twice, and can intersect each other once, so <math>2+2+1= \boxed {\text {(D)}\ 5}.</math> | The two [[Line|lines]] can both [[intersection|intersect]] the [[circle]] twice, and can intersect each other once, so <math>2+2+1= \boxed {\text {(D)}\ 5}.</math> | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 29 October 2024
Problem
A circle and two distinct lines are drawn on a sheet of paper. What is the largest possible number of points of intersection of these figures?
Solution
The two lines can both intersect the circle twice, and can intersect each other once, so 
Video Solution by WhyMath
See Also
| 2002 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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