Question

Given the circle (x – 6)2 + (y + 2)2 = 9, determine if the line with an equation of x = 9 is a tangent to the circle, a secant to the circle, or neither.

Answer 1

putting x=9

9+(y+2)^2=9
y=-2
only in one point the line touches the circle so its a tangent

Answer 2

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