Is the Line Tangent to the Circle

What is the value of x if both segments are tangent to the circle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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)

• 15

• 6

• -24

• 14

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Find the length of BC.

• 2

• 3

• 9

• 14

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Is line AB tangent to the circle?

• YES

• NO
  NO

• Can't Tell
  Can't Tell

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

A line in the same plane as a circle that intersects the circle at exactly one point is a ____________.

• tangent

• secant

• chord

• radius

What can you conclude from the picture?

• m is parallel to circle C

• m is skew to circle C

• m bisects circle C

• m is tangent to circle C

Is line AB tangent to the circle?

• YES

• NO
  NO

• Not Enough Info

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

A tangent is a line that touches a circle at just one point and forms a right angle with the circle's radius.

• True

• False

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)

• 15

• 6

• -24

• 14

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2