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A triangle is formed by the tangents at the point \((2,2)\) on the curves \(𝑦^2=2π‘₯\) and \(π‘₯^2+𝑦^2=4π‘₯\), and the line \(π‘₯+𝑦+2=0\). If \(π‘Ÿ\) is the radius of its circumcircle, then \(π‘Ÿ^2\) is equal to ____ .

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Correct Answer: 10

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(A)For \( y^2 = 2x \), the slope of the tangent at \( (2, 2) \) is: \[ \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2y} = \frac{1}{4}. \] Equation of tangent: \[ y - 2 = \frac{1}{4}(x - 2). \] (B)For \( x^2 + y^2 = 4x \), the slope of the tangent at \( (2, 2) \) is: \[ \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x - 2}{y}. \] Equation of tangent: \[ y - 2 = -\frac{1}{2}(x - 2). \] (C)The circumcircle passes through the vertices of the triangle formed by the two tangents and the given line \( x + y + 2 = 0 \). Using the circumcircle formula and coordinates, solve for \( r^2 = 10 \).
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