Tangent lines and Circumscribed Polygons

A tangent line to a circle ...

• Touches the circle in two places.

• Passes through the center of the circle.

• Makes a 90 degree angle with the radius of the circle.

• None of the above.

What is the value of x?

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Assume that all the lines that appear tangent are tangent. Find the perimeter

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

In the diagram, a tangent and a line drawn to the point of tangency form a right triangle. Solve for "?" (the length of the hypotenuse)

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Now that you know the length of CA, what is the length of x in this picture/

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 13

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

(Example 8) Find the perimeter of the polygon that circumscribes the circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

The polygon circumscribes a circle. What is the perimeter of the polygon?

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

The polygon circumscribes a circle. What is the perimeter of the polygon?

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find the perimeter

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8