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Circle J and circle K are shown in the diagram below.

What is the total number of lines of tangency that are common to circle J and circle K?
3
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4
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Circle J and circle K are shown in the diagram below. What is the total number of-example-1

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Check the picture. There are 2 interior common tangents, and 2 exterior common tangents which can be drawn.

Answer: 4
Circle J and circle K are shown in the diagram below. What is the total number of-example-1
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