Prove that two circles are orthogonal if and only if the tangent line to each circle at a point of intersection contains the center of the other circle.

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Prove that two circles are orthogonal if and only if the tangent line to each circle at a point of intersection
contains the center of the other circle.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that two circles are orthogonal if and only if the tangent line to each circle at a point of intersection contains the center of the other circle.
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