Tangents and Secants

In the diagram, two tangents to the circle share a common external point. Solve for the value of "x"

• 8

• 9

• 6

• 5

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

What is the value of JT that verifies segment JT is tangent to circle O if OT = 6in and JO = 10in?

• 9.2 in

• 8 in

• 17.1 in

• 11.7 in

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find the value of x that ensures the segment that appears tangent, is in fact tangent, to circle C.

• x = 14.4

• x = 8.9

• x = 16

• x = 8

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find the measure of angle EFH.

• 61

• 65

• 114

• 130

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Where in the intersection of the secants shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.

Where in the intersection of the lines shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find the value of x.

• 10

• 181

• 34

• 40

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find x

• 10

• 5

• 18

• 9

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Where in the intersection of the secants shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.