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Tangent

AB is a diame...

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AB is a diameter of a circle centre C. If co-ordinates of A are (5, 9) and C (–1, 6). Find:

The equation of the tangent at B.

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The correct option is B

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AB is a diameter of a circle centre C. If co-ordinates of A are (5, 9) and C (–1, 6). Find: The equation of the tangent at B.

The correct option is B

AB is a diameter of a circle centre C. If co-ordinates of A are (5, 9) and C (–1, 6). Find:

The equation of the tangent at B.