SOLUTION: The equation of a circle and a point on it are given. Find the equation of the tangent at that point a) x^2 + y^2 = 4 (√2,√2) Can you please help me out? Thanks so

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Question 795665: The equation of a circle and a point on it are given. Find the equation of the tangent at that point
a) x^2 + y^2 = 4 (√2,√2)
Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance :)
Can you also show all the work it would really help me understand better:)

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation of a circle and a point on it are given. Find the equation of the tangent at that point
a) x^2 + y^2 = 4 (√2,√2)
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