Concept explainers
To explain: The segments
Answer to Problem 38HP
Yes, the segments
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
From figure, get that: two circles have the different radius. The lengths of tangents from an external point to a circle are both equal.
The line
Therefore,
Similarly, the line
Therefore,
Combining two equations (1) and (2):
Therefore, the lines are congruent.
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