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geometry intermediate

Problem

Circle has its center at and a radius of units. What is the sum of the -coordinates of the two points on circle that are also on the -axis?
Solution
Note that if the -coordinate of one of the two points is , then the -coordinate of the other point must be because the two points must be equidistant from the line . Therefore, the sum of the -coordinates of the two points on circle that are also on the -axis is .
Final answer
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