SOLUTION: The line with the equation y=mx+c is tangent to the circle with equation x^2+y^2=36. Find c in terms of m.

Question 972586: The line with the equation y=mx+c is tangent to the circle with equation x^2+y^2=36. Find c in terms of m.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you find the line through the center of the circle ( being the origin for your circle) with a slope ? Now, where on this line is the distance 6 units away from the origin? The second question here would use the Distance Formula.

I did not try this myself but it should work well as a strategy.
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