Let , . Let be the circle C of radius 1 in the first quadrant touching the line and the y-axis. If the curve intersects C at A and B, then is equal to ______.
Answer: 24
Solution
Let . Then , , . So . Thus . This is a circle with center . Given it has radius 1, touches and the y-axis in the first quadrant, the center is . So , , and . The circle is . Now , i.e., . The distance from center to this line is . The chord length is . Thus , and .
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