SOLUTION: The point P(3,2) is on a circle with centre at (2, -2). Determine the equation of the tangent to the circle at P.

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Question 841915: The point P(3,2) is on a circle with centre at (2, -2).
Determine the equation of the tangent to the circle at P.

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Hi,

The point P(3,2) is on a circle with centre at (2, -2).

(3,2)

(2.-2)  m = (4/1) = 4   (slope of Line containing the radius

Determine the equation of the tangent to the circle at P.

 y-2 = (-1/4)(x-3)