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___ is a line that intersects a circle at only one point, and ___ is a line that intersects the circle at two distinct points.


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Tangent, secant

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Secant, secant

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Secant, tangent

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Tangent, tangent

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Solution

The correct option is A

Tangent, secant



A tangent is a line that touches the circle at only one point, whereas a secant is a line that intersects the circle at two distinct points.


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