Tangent in Slope Form

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Tangent in Slope Form

For the circle:

$$x^2+y^2=a^2$$

a tangent with slope $$m$$ is:

$$y=mx\pm a\sqrt{1+m^2}$$

Usage

- Used when the slope of the tangent is given or needs to remain variable.

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