Given a point outside a circle and a tangent line determine the length from the point to center

What is a key characteristic of a tangent line in relation to a circle?

• It forms a 90-degree angle with the radius.

• It intersects the circle at two points.

• It is parallel to the circle.

• It passes through the center of the circle.

Which of the following is true about a right triangle?

• It has no 90-degree angles.

• All angles are equal.

• It has one 90-degree angle.

• It has two 90-degree angles.

What theorem is used to solve for unknown sides in a right triangle?

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Tangent Rule

• Cosine Rule

• Sine Rule

In the example provided, what is the value of x when using the Pythagorean Theorem?

• 30

• 26

• 10

• 24

What is the result of 24 squared plus 10 squared in the context of the example?

• 676

• 100

• 576

• 484