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8.1: PROPERTIES OF TANGENTS

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  • 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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Question 8
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In the diagram, point "O" represents the center of the circle. Which lines are tangents?
Lines B & D
Lines B & C
Lines A & C
Lines A & B
Which of the diagrams correctly illustrates that angle BCA = 36 degrees?
Triangle 1
Triangle 2
Triangle 3
What is the value of angle x?
45 degrees
315 degrees
90 degrees
135 degrees
What is the value of angle x?
90 degrees
151 degrees
209 degrees
61 degrees
Determine the length of side AB
3.34 cm
2.35 cm
1.53 cm
11.17 cm
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?
30.72 cm
5.54 cm
12.8 cm
9.20 cm
How far is the horizon (H) from the skydiver when she leaves the plane?

9265.5 km
6700.0 km
195.9 km
6397.0 km