Question 4
Draw a circle and two parallel lines such that one is a tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.

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In the figure drawn, AB and XY are two parallel lines where AB is the tangent to the circle at point C while XY is the secant to the circle.

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Question 4 Draw a circle and two parallel lines such that one is a tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.

In the figure drawn, AB and XY are two parallel lines where AB is the tangent to the circle at point C while XY is the secant to the circle.

Question 4
Draw a circle and two parallel lines such that one is a tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.