Theorem 9-1 + 9-2 Flashcards

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What is Theorem 9-1

Think tangents + perpendicular

A

If a line is tangent to a circle, then the line is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency.

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What is the corollary for Theorem 9-1?

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Tangents to a circle from a point are congruent.

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What is Theorem 9-2?

Converse of Theorem 9-1

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If a line in the plane of a circle is perpendicular to a radius at its outer endpoint, then the line is tangent to the circle.

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