O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. P is any point in the circle such that OP = 3 cm. A is the point travelling along the circumference, x is the distance from A to P.WHat is the least value and greatest value of x in cm?What is the position of points O,P and A at these values?

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anonymous · Answer

wow this is new to me

boldjon · Answer

As point a is on the circle 
therefore OA =radius of circle

boldjon · Answer

radius of circle = 5 cm 
let points P O & A lie on straight line

anonymous · Answer

@boldjon i don't know how to imagine it..the answer in the book is least = 2 cm an greatest = 8 cm and there is  no reference to position of those points mentioned in the answer

anonymous · Answer

okay i think i understand now

anonymous · Answer

@Daniel56k 
then please care to answer

asnaseer · Answer

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