Tangent Circle Pythagorean Theorem

A tangent line intersects the circle ...

• at exactly two points

• at exactly one point

• through the center

• with the diameter

Which shows a tangent line?

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A tangent to a circle is ________________________ to the radius drawn to the point of tangency.

• congruent
• perpendicular
• complimentary
• supplementary

A tangent line intersecting with a radius always creates a ____________ angle

• right
• acute
• obtuse
• straight

How can you confirm that

AB is tangent to the circle?

• It just looks like it.

• We can't tell because of the "?"

• Because it's a line

The base of the triangle is tangent to the circle. Find the value of x.

Determine if a tangent line is shown in the picture.

• Note Sure

Is line AB tangent to the circle?

• YES, the Pythagorean Theorem holds true.

• NO, the Pythagorean Theorem does NOT hold true.

• Not Enough Info

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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