Two circles, whose radii are 12 inches and 16 inches respectively, intersect. The angle between the tangents at either of the points of intersection is 29degrees 30 min. Find the distance between the centers of the circles.

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anonymous · Answer

using cosine law

miracrown · Answer

Is there a figure provided?

anonymous · Answer

i dont get it...so i ask it lol

mrnood · Answer

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This would be my interpretation of the sketch.

Can you take it from there?

mrnood · Answer

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Remember - radii are perpendicular to tangents