document.write( "Question 746943: How do you work out x^2 + y^2 = 25; (3, -4)\r
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document.write( "I am doing practice for my math 3 class.
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document.write( "\"Equation of Tangent Line to Circle\"
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document.write( "I have been having problems with this problem because for my
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document.write( "Mtan part I don't know if a my answer is right.
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document.write( "I got Mtan= -3/4 I just need help to find if this is correct
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document.write( "And if the slope is negative or positive. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #454608 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am doing practice for my math 3 class. \n" ); document.write( "\"Equation of Tangent Line to Circle\" \n" ); document.write( "I have been having problems with this problem because for my \n" ); document.write( "Mtan part I don't know if a my answer is right. \n" ); document.write( "I got Mtan= -3/4 I just need help to find if this is correct \n" ); document.write( "And if the slope is negative or positive. \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "The slope of the tangent at any point on a circle centered at the origin is \n" ); document.write( "m = -x/y \n" ); document.write( "m = +3/4 at point (3,-4) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |