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The points <math>3 \, \text{cm}</math> away from <math>P</math> can be represented as a circle with radius <math>3\,\text{cm}</math>. The maximum number of intersections between two circles is <math>\boxed{(\text{B}) \; 2}</math> | The points <math>3 \, \text{cm}</math> away from <math>P</math> can be represented as a circle with radius <math>3\,\text{cm}</math>. The maximum number of intersections between two circles is <math>\boxed{(\text{B}) \; 2}</math> | ||
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| + | {{AHSME box|year=1983|num-b=1|num-a=3}} | ||
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Revision as of 06:36, 18 May 2016
Problem
Point 
is outside circle 
on the plane. At most how many points on are 
from ?
Solution
The points away from can be represented as a circle with radius 
. The maximum number of intersections between two circles is 
See Also
| 1983 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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