Page 1: Tangent Lines and Value Determination

This page focuses on two main types of problems: determining if a line is tangent to a circle and finding unknown values in geometric configurations involving tangent lines.

Determining Tangency

The first set of problems asks students to determine if tangent to circle z for various line segments. This requires applying the Pythagorean theorem and comparing the results to determine if the line is indeed tangent.

Example: In problem 1, students must verify if 8.5² + 5² = 20², which confirms the tangency of the line to the circle.

Finding Unknown Values

The second set of problems involves finding the value of x in various geometric setups where segments appear to be tangent to circles.

Definition: When a line is tangent to a circle, it forms a right angle with the radius at the point of tangency, creating a right triangle that can be solved using the Pythagorean theorem.

These problems require students to set up equations based on the Pythagorean theorem and solve for the unknown value. This reinforces algebraic skills alongside geometric understanding.

Highlight: Problem 5 demonstrates how to find value of x in tangent problems by setting up the equation x² = 24² + 32² and solving for x.

The exercises on this page provide excellent practice for students learning to solve tangent equations and apply geometric principles to real-world scenarios.