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Solving Linear Systems by Substitution

Question 2 • EAP-Algebra Functions and Data Analysis A CR

Select all of the number of ways in which a line and a circle can intersect.

Answer
A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
E
4
F
infinitely many

Explanation

A line can miss a circle, giving 0 intersection points, or touch it at exactly one point. If it passes through the circle, it intersects at 2 points. A line cannot intersect a circle at 3 or more points, so the possible numbers are 0, 1, and 2.

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