SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 25 at point (-1,5). Use the general equation of the line for your final answer.
the answer would be: 3x+ ____ y- _
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Question 1120386: Find the equation of the line tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 25 at point (-1,5). Use the general equation of the line for your final answer.
the answer would be: 3x+ ____ y- _____ = 0
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, solver91311:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The point ( -1,5 ) is not on the circle
Is the point ( 0, 5 ) ?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can't be done.
(-1,5) is not on circle 
.
There is no such line.
.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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