Question

If there are two non over-lapping, non-intersecting circles in a plane, four lines can be tangent to both circles at the same time. How could the circles be arranged so that there are 3 or 2 or 1 or 0 lines tangent to both at the same time? (Please explain an answer for each possibility. They are all possible)

Answer 1

@sky060902

Answer 2

@SolomonZelman

Answer 3

@satellite73

Answer 4

@JoeDeWise

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@onequestionatatime

Answer 6

@amistre64

Answer 7

I do not know.
This might help:
http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/geometry/Geometry_Word_Problems.faq.question.385218.html

Answer 8

ok, thanks man.

Answer 9

@JoeDeWise do you think that would be the answers dude?

Answer 10

I think so. Your welcome.

Answer 11

yeah man, i really appreciate your help dude. you really help me out on a grip of stuff.

Answer 12

Your welcome!