12-1 tangent lines. definitions a tangent to a circle is a line in the plane of the circle that...
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12-1 Tangent Lines
Definitions
• A tangent to a circle is a line in the plane of the circle that intersects the circle in exactly one point called the point of tangency.
Theorem 12-1
• If a line is tangent to a circle, then the line is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency.
Theorem 12-2
• If a line is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency, then the line is tangent to the circle.
Theorem 12-3
• Two segments tangent to a circle from a point outside the circle are congruent.
Example #1
• Find x.
117˚x˚
360-117-90-90=63˚
Example #2
• Find the distance between the centers of the pulleys.
26.5 in.
9.3
in.
4.3
in.
52 + 26.52 = c2
27.0 in
Today's Assignment
• WS 12-1