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Geometry Challenge

GaoKao 2025 ยท Problem 7

The circle \(x^2 + (y + 2)^2 = r^2\), where \(r > 0\), contains exactly two points whose distance from the line \(y = \sqrt{3}x + 2\) is \(1\). In which interval does \(r\) lie?

  • A \((0,1)\)
  • B \((1,3)\)
  • C \((3,+\infty)\)
  • D \((0,+\infty)\)
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Puzzle Challenge

Overlapping Squares

The diagram shows four overlapping squares with side lengths 5, 7, 9, and 11. What is the difference between the total area shaded grey and the total area shaded black?

  1. A 25
  2. B 36
  3. C 49
  4. D 64
  5. E More information needed
Four overlapping grey and black squares with side lengths 11, 9, 7, and 5.