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For some positive real number r, the line x + y = r is tangent to the circle x^2 + y^2 = 2r. Find r.

 May 15, 2021
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x^2 + y^2 = 2x + 2y

x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y = 0

(x-1)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 2

x = 2 and y = 2, and x = 0, y = 0 works. 

So r = 0+0 and 2+2, but it has to be positive, meaning the answer is 4. :))

 

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 May 15, 2021

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