13. Point B is located on circle A as shown below.(a) Using a compass and straightedge only,construct the tangent line to circle A atpoint B. Leave all construction marks.

Given: A circle shown in the picture below: To construct: A tangent line to a circle A at point B

Answered: 13. Point B is located on circle A as…

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter6: Circles

Section6.4: Some Constructions And Inequalities For The Circle

Problem 37E

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13. Point B is located on circle A as shown below. (a) Using a compass and straightedge only, construct the tangent line to circle A at point B. Leave all construction marks. B