L is a straight line in the plane, point A is at a distance of 2cm. from L Show how to draw a circle of radius length 3cm. such that it passes through A and its centre lies on the straight line L How many solutions can be carried out?

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L is a straight line in the plane, point A is at a distance of 2cm. from L Show how to draw a circle of radius length 3cm. such that it passes through A and its centre lies on the straight line L How many solutions can be carried out?

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