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Segment and Arc Theorems – 5 and 6

April 13th, 2006 · No Comments
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radius - tangent.JPG
Relationship:
J is perpendicular to K
Theorem:
A radius drawn to a point of tangency is perpendicular to the tangent.  K is the radius and J is the tangent.
tangents from same pt.JPG
Relationship:
Mk is congruent to ML
Theorem:
Tangents from the same ext. pt. are congruent.
These theorems should be pretty easy if you don’t think too hard!
-Katherine H.

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