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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The equation of a circle is (x + 6)2 + (y - 4)2 = 16. The point (-6, 8) is on the circle. What is the equation of the line that is tangent to the circle at (-6, 8)? y = 8 x = 8 x = -2 y = 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your idea?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it might be X=8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=8 , not x =8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay.. yeah i don't know get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

im not really the brightest at math

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which is y =8

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