document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1166904>Question 1166904</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Calculate the length of a tangent to the circle: x^2+y^2+8x−2y−8=0 at its point of tangency from the point P(2,4) which is off the circle. Make sure to show your work. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the center of the circle O (h,k).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Find the distance OP.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Call the Tangent points P1 and P2.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "bb later to finish.\r<BR>\n" );
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