In unit square ABCD, the inscribed circle ω intersects CD at M, and AM intersects ω at a point P different from M. What is AP?
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Solution
Let A=(0,0),B=(1,0),C=(1,1),D=(0,1). The inscribed circle has center (21,21) and radius 21, touching CD at M=(21,1).
Line AM is y=2x. Substituting into (x−21)2+(y−21)2=41 gives 20x2−12x+1=0, with roots x=21 (point M) and x=101 (point P).
So P=(101,51) and AP=(101)2+(51)2=105.
Thus, the correct answer is B.