Lines and Segments of Circles

A tangent intersects the circle at:

• One point

• Two distinct point

• Never intersects

• None of the above

Diagram shows a tangent to a circle.

• True

• False

Diagram shows a tangent to a circle.

• True

• False

Determine whether segment MP is tangent to the circle.

• YES

• NO

How many common tangents?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

How many common tangents?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A(n) _____ to a circle is a line, ray or segment in the plane of the circle that intersects the circle in exactly one point.

• tangent

• secant

• radius

• arc

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

What is the value of x?

• 18

• 8

• 10

• 30

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

A ____ is a line, ray, or segment that intersects a circle at two points.

• Tangent

• Secant

• Radius

• Arc

What is the measure of angle 1?

• 120

• 40

• 30

• 60

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2