SOLUTION: Suppose point P is outside a given circle. Is it always possible to draw a line through P that is tangent to the circle? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

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Question 1184689: Suppose point P is outside a given circle. Is it always possible to draw a line through P that is tangent to the circle? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Yes, in fact it is always possible to draw TWO different lines
through P that are both tangent to the given circle:

 

Edwin