NCERT Example 8 - Quadratic Equations

Question: A pole has to be erected at a point on the boundary of a circular park of diameter 13 metres in such a way that the differences of its distances from two diametrically opposite fixed gates A and B on the boundary is 7 metres. Is it possible to do so? If yes, at what distances from the two gates should the pole be erected?

Answer: Yes, it is possible. The distances are 5 m and 12 m.

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