There are two circles: y^2+x^2=1 and y^2+(x-3)^2=4.
There is a line with a positive slope that is tangent to both circles. Determine the points at which this tangent touches each circle.

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There are two circles: y^2+x^2=1 and y^2+(x-3)^2=4.
There is a line with a positive slope that is tangent to both circles. Determine the points at which this tangent touches each circle.

raden · Answer

better we make graph the both circles... can u do it ?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, I was able to graph both circles &  found the derivatives for both as well. I just don't know where to go from there.

raden · Answer

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