Equation of a Tangent to a Circle
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Equation of a tangent to a Circle : ExamSolutions
In this video you are shown how to find the equation of a tangent to a circle.
Equation of a Tangent to a Circle
How to find Equations of Tangents and Normals
Equation of two tangents from a point outside the circle
Example:
Find the equations of the tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 5 from the point (3,1)
You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
In this video you are shown how to find the equation of a tangent to a circle.
Example:
Find the equations of the tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 5 from the point (3,1)
Rotate to landscape screen format on a mobile phone or small tablet to use the Mathway widget, a free math problem solver that answers your questions with step-by-step explanations.
You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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