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algebra intermediate

Problem

How many times do the graphs of the line and the circle intersect?
Solution
Solving for in we find Substituting into we get This simplifies to The discriminant of this quadratic is Since the discriminant is negative, the quadratic has no real roots. Therefore, the line and circle intersect at points.
Final answer
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