Theorem 12-1: If a line is tangent to a circle, then the line is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency. Point of tangencyA B O P AB OP
Example: ML and MN are tangent to O. Find the value of x. M L N O x The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is x= x=360 0 x=63 0
Example: Is ML tangent to N at L? M L 7 N a 2 +b 2 =c = = =625 Yes
Theorem 12-1: The two segments tangent to a circle from a point outside of the circle are congruent. M L N O LM NM
Example: O is inscribed in ABC. Find the perimeter of ABC? C A 8 B