SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line tangent to the circle x2+(y−3)2=34 at the point (5, 0).

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Question 1146381: Find the equation of a line tangent to the circle x2+(y−3)2=34 at the point (5, 0).
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the equation of a line tangent to the circle x2+(y−3)2=34 at the point (5, 0).
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Use ^ (Shift 6) for exponents.
eg, x squared = x^2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tangent to circle at that point means perpendicular to one of the radii of the given circle. Find the equation for the line containing circle center (0,3) and given tangent point (5,0).