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In the figure below P and Q are centres of two circles intersecting at A and B. The radii are 5cm and 8cm as shown in...

In the figure below P and Q are centres of two circles intersecting at A and B. The radii are 5cm and 8cm as shown in the diagram. Length of AB = 8cm.

Determine;
a) Length PQ
b) The size of angle APB
c) The area of the shaded region.

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