Problem:
Circles with centers A and B have radii 3 and 8 , respectively. A common internal tangent intersects the circles at C and D, respectively. Lines AB and CD intersect at E, and AE=5. What is CD?
Answer Choices:
A. 13
B. 344
C. 221
D. 255
E. 355 Solution:
Radii AC and BD are each perpendicular to CD. By the Pythagorean Theorem,
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