Chords Secants and Tangents Inside and Outside the Circle

Solve for x.

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 15

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Where in the intersection of the chords shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The chords do not intersect.

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• Secant

• Tangent

• Chord

• Point of Tangency

• Secant

• Tangent

• Chord

• Point of Tangency

What is the intercepted arc of <3?

• arc QP

• arc QR

• arc PS

• arc RS

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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• Secant

• Tangent

• Chord

• Point of Tangency

What is the difference between a tangent line and a secant line?

• A secant intersects the circle twice; a tangent touches the circle once

• A tangent intersects the circle twice; a secant touches the circle once

• A secant goes through the center of the circle; a tangent does not

• A secant is outside the circle; a tangent is inside the circle

Match the following part of the circle with its correct label.

• Tangent Line

• Point S

• Diameter

• Center

• Chord

• Radius

What is the definition of a tangent?

• A line that intersects the circle on two points.

• A line that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line segment that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line that intersects the circle on only one point.

What is the definition of a secant?

• A line segment whose endpoints are on the circle.

• A line that intersects a circle in one point.

• A line that intersects a circle in two points.

• A line segment which intersects the circle at the point of secancy.