Suppose that receiving stations​ X, Y, and Z are located on a coordinate plane at the points (4​,4​), ​(−12​,−4​), and ​(−6​,9​), respectively. The epicenter of an earthquake is determined to be 5 units from X​, 13 units from​ Y, and 10 units from Z. Where on the coordinate plane is the epicenter​ located?

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Suppose that receiving stations​ X, Y, and Z are located on a coordinate plane at the points (4​,4​), ​(−12​,−4​), and ​(−6​,9​), respectively. The epicenter of an earthquake is determined to be 5 units from X​, 13 units from​ Y, and 10 units from Z. Where on the coordinate plane is the epicenter​ located?

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