Tangent to a Circle at a Point in Standard Form

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Tangent to a Circle at a Point in Standard Form

For:

$$(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2$$

the tangent at $$(x_1,y_1)$$ is:

$$(x_1-h)(x-h)+(y_1-k)(y-k)=r^2$$

Usage

- Used when the circle is given in centre-radius form.

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