Complete square: Circle has center O(2,3) and radius ∠OQA looks like a right angle. That will be the case if the slopes of OQ and OA are negative reciprocals. So let's find out if OQ and OA are perpendicular: Slope of OQ: where (x1,y1) = O(2,3) and where (x2,y2) = (5,5) Slope of OA: where (x1,y1) = O(2,3) and where (x2,y2) = A(4,0) The slopes are negative reciprocals so ∠QQA = 90° Edwin