8.1: PROPERTIES OF TANGENTS

Outcomes 
Calculate the interior angles of a triangle formed by a tangent to a circle
Calculate the side lengths of a triangle formed by a tangent to a circle

In this formative you will find...
-Unit Notes
-Extra videos for understanding
-Textbook questions and answers for this topic
-A formative quiz to check your understanding

Please comple the questions in your notebook. I will be doing periodic homework checks so make sure you do not lose it. You can check your work with the key at the end 

Homework Questions
- Pg. 388 # 3-8, 12,13,14 
- Class Notes

Textbook Questions Key

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8.1 Formative Quiz  

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In the diagram, point "O" represents the center of the circle. Which lines are tangents?

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Which of the diagrams correctly illustrates that angle BCA = 36 degrees?

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What is the value of angle x?

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What is the value of angle x?

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Determine the length of side AB

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A tangent line is drawn to a circle with a radius of 5.2 cm, resulting in the formation of triangle XYZ. Angle XZY is 90 degrees. If side YX has a length of 7.6 cm, then what must be the length of side XZ?

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Homework Questions

- Pg. 388 # 3-8, 12,13,14

- Class Notes

Textbook Questions Key

Please email a picture (or pdf) of your completed work textbook questions.

8.1 Formative Quiz

In the diagram, point "O" represents the center of the circle. Which lines are tangents?

Which of the diagrams correctly illustrates that angle BCA = 36 degrees?

What is the value of angle x?

What is the value of angle x?

Determine the length of side AB

A tangent line is drawn to a circle with a radius of 5.2 cm, resulting in the formation of triangle XYZ. Angle XZY is 90 degrees. If side YX has a length of 7.6 cm, then what must be the length of side XZ?

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