AS Tangents
Find the tangents to the circle x^2 + y^2 -6x - 8y -27 =0 at the points where it cuts the x-axis.
How should I start?
How should I start?
Original post by Caseyleia
Find the tangents to the circle x^2 + y^2 -6x - 8y -27 =0 at the points where it cuts the x-axis.
How should I start?
How should I start?
Finding the points where it cuts the x axis would be a sensible place to start. Alternatively you could find the centre of the circle. The choice is yours.
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