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A dog wants to catch a cat. The dog follows the path whose equation is `y-x=0` while the cat follows the path whose equation is `x^(2)+y^(2)=8`. The coordinates of possible points of catching the cat are:

A

`(2, -2)`

B

`(2, 2)`

C

`(-2, 2)`

D

`(-2, -2)`

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To solve the problem of finding the coordinates where the dog can catch the cat, we need to analyze the equations given for their paths. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the equations of the paths:** - The dog's path is given by the equation: \[ y - x = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] - The cat's path is given by the equation: \[ x^2 + y^2 = 8 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 2. **Express one variable in terms of the other:** - From Equation 1, we can express \(y\) in terms of \(x\): \[ y = x \] 3. **Substitute \(y\) into the cat's equation:** - Substitute \(y = x\) into Equation 2: \[ x^2 + (x)^2 = 8 \] - This simplifies to: \[ 2x^2 = 8 \] 4. **Solve for \(x\):** - Divide both sides by 2: \[ x^2 = 4 \] - Taking the square root of both sides gives: \[ x = \pm 2 \] 5. **Find the corresponding \(y\) values:** - Since \(y = x\), we have: - If \(x = 2\), then \(y = 2\). - If \(x = -2\), then \(y = -2\). 6. **List the coordinates of possible catching points:** - The possible coordinates where the dog can catch the cat are: \[ (2, 2) \quad \text{and} \quad (-2, -2) \] ### Final Answer: The coordinates of possible points of catching the cat are \((2, 2)\) and \((-2, -2)\). ---

To solve the problem of finding the coordinates where the dog can catch the cat, we need to analyze the equations given for their paths. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the equations of the paths:** - The dog's path is given by the equation: \[ y - x = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} ...
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