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A line and a circle intersect at A and B, as shown below. Find the distance between A and B.
The line is x = 4, and the equation of the circle is x^2 + y^2 = 25.

 Oct 27, 2024
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Let's create a system of equations to solve this question. 

First, we know that the two points must be on the equation x2+y2=25

 

We also know that x must be 4. 

 

Thus, plugging in x=4 into the first equation, we can find y values. We have

42+y2=25y2=2516y=±9y=3,y=3

 

Thus, the two points A and B are (4,3),(4,3)

Since they share an x value, the difference between the y values is the distance. We have

3(3)=6

 

Thus, 6 is our final answer. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Oct 28, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Oct 28, 2024

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