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How can you prove that a line is a tangent to a circle?
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How can you prove that a line is a tangent to a circle?

To prove a line is a tangent to a circle, substitute the line into the circle's equation. Rearrange to form a quadratic equal to zero. Then calculate the discriminant. If b² − 4ac = 0, the line meets the circle at exactly one point, so it is a tangent. State this conclusion clearly.

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