Equal tangents from one point

Equal tangents from one point

Secondary 4
3 marks
TGM Original Questions

Tangents \(PA\) and \(PB\) touch the same circle at \(A\) and \(B\). Their lengths are \((3x+1)\) cm and \((5x-7)\) cm respectively.

  1. Find \(x\), giving the circle property used.[2]
  2. Find the length of each tangent.[1]

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Answer:(a) \(x=4\); equal tangents (b) \(13\) cm each

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