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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

Question

To draw a tangent from any point P to a circle (where P is outside the circle, Page 12) with center O, what is the first step after drawing the circle and locating P?
Options
A Draw a semi-circle from O.
B Bisect OP.
C Join OP.
Correct Answer
D Join AP.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12, step 2 for 'To Draw a Tangent from Any Point P to a Circle' states: 'Join OP.'

Hint

The first step usually involves connecting the given points or centers.

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