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Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively, intersect each other. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29°30'. Find the distance between the centers of the circles.

Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively, intersect each other. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29°30'. Find the distance between the centers of the circles.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively, intersect each other. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29°30'. Find the distance between the centers of the circles. 

Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively, intersect each other. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29°30'. Find the distance between the centers of the circles.
Transcribed Image Text:Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively, intersect each other. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29°30'. Find the distance between the centers of the circles.
(А) 28.45 cm A В) 27.82 cm С) 27.10 cm (D) 28.22 cm
Transcribed Image Text:(А) 28.45 cm A В) 27.82 cm С) 27.10 cm (D) 28.22 cm
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