Claims About a Line and a Rolling Circle
Problem
Consider the circle and the line . Determine, with proof, which of the following claims are true.
1. For all real and , the line is tangent to the circle . 2. For all real and , the line meets the circle . 3. For every real , there exists a real for which is tangent to . 4. For every real , there exists a real for which is tangent to .
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | Tangent Circle, Circles, analytic geometry |
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