Math Problem Statement

Misalkan titik (a,b) terletak pada lingkaran x 2 + y 2 = r 2 . Tunjukkan bahwa garis ax + by = r 2 menyinggung lingkaran di titik (a,b).

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Analytic Geometry
Tangents
Circles

Formulas

Equation of a circle: x^2 + y^2 = r^2
Equation of a line: ax + by = r^2
Gradient product of perpendicular lines: m1 * m2 = -1

Theorems

The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency
Condition for tangency: the product of the gradients of the tangent and the radius is -1

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12