Here's how to approach this problem and the information we can determine:
**Visualization**
Imagine two circles touching at a single point (D). Since they have equal radii, the line connecting their centers (A and B) will pass through their point of contact (D).
**Key Information:**
* **Centers:** A (0, y) on the y-axis, and B (8, 7)
* **Tangent:** FDE is a common tangent, meaning it touches both circles at a single point each (F and E).
**What we can find:**
1. **Coordinates of D:**
Since D is the midpoint of line segment AB, we can use the midpoint formula:
* D = ((0 + 8)/2, (y + 7)/2) = (4, (y+7)/2)
* We also know that D has coordinates (p, p). Therefore, p = 4 and (y+7)/2 = p =4
* Solving for y, we get y = 1.
* So, D has coordinates (4, 4).
2. **Radius of the circles:**
We can find the radius by calculating the distance between the centers (A or B) and point D, using the distance formula.
3. **Equations of the Circles:**
With the centers and radius known, we can use the standard equation of a circle:
* Circle A: (x - 0)² + (y - 1)² = radius²
* Circle B: (x - 8)² + (y - 7)² = radius²
**Can't Determine Without More Info:**
* **Equations of the tangent FDE:** We need at least one point (F or E) on the tangent, or its slope, to find its equation.
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