Contradiction proof. Tangent to a circle w/ radius meeting tanget. Prove radius is shorter than another line (from center, not radius) connecting w/ tangent. Complete proof please.

Question

anonymous · Answer

I tried. I couldn't find anything.

anonymous · Answer

Why a contradiction? Can't you use the fact that the hypotenuse of a right triangle is longer than the legs for a direct proof?

anonymous · Answer

Idk, it says contradiction.
But the gist of the question is do you absolutely need to use the tangent is perp to radius thm?