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If a variable line, 
is such that the circles 
and 
are on its opposite sides, then the set of all values 
is the interval:
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Condition 1: The centre of the two circles are (1, 1) and (9, 1). The circles are on opposite sides of the line 
Now, put 
in the equation of line,
Then, 
… (i)
Condition 2 : Perpendicular distance from centre on line 
radius of circle
For 
or 
… (ii)
For 
or 
… (iii)
Intersection of (i), (ii) and (iii) gives 
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