Tangent-Secant Theorem

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Tangent-Secant Theorem

If $$PT$$ is a tangent and a secant from $$p$$ intersects the circle at $$A,B$$:

$$PT^2=PA\cdot PB$$

Usage

- Used to relate tangent length with the two segments of a secant.

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