The graphs of these two equations intersect in how many points? x^(2) +y ^ {2}=25 x^(2) -y ^ {2}=3

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The graphs of these two equations intersect in how many points?

$x^(2) +y ^ {2}=25$

$x^(2) -y ^ {2}=3$

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Answer:

They intersect 4 times.

Explanation:

When graphed, the first equation is a circle with a center resting at (0,0)

The second equation intersects the circle at (-3.7,3.3), (3.7,3.3), (3.7,-3.3), (-3.7,-3.3)

Tomer Cagan answered Aug 24, 2022

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