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Number of Tangents from a Point on a Circle
Determine the number of tangent lines that can be drawn from points on, inside, and outside a circle.
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Circle Theorems: Tangents and Secants
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Apply theorems about tangents and secants, including perpendicularity, equal tangent lengths, angle formation, and segment product relationships, to solve circle problems.
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Learning standards covered
111.41(b)(12)(A)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Math · 10th Gradeapply theorems about circles, including relationships among angles, radii, chords, tangents, and secants, to solve non-contextual problems;
Open Global Standard:OGM.11.GEO.5
111.41(b)(1)(F)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Math · 10th Gradeanalyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and
Open Global Standard:OGM.11.GEO.1
OGM.11.GEO.5OGM.11.GEO.1