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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

Question

When constructing a tangent to a circle from an external point P, what is the first step after drawing the given circle and locating point P?
Options
A Bisect OP.
B Draw a semi-circle from O.
C Join OP.
Correct Answer
D Join AP.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12, step 2 states: 'Join OP'.

Hint

Review the steps for 'To Draw a Tangent from Any Point P to a Circle' on page 12. What's the connection between the circle's center and the external point?

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