Nonparallel lines tangent to a circle


Assignment:

Two distinct, nonparallel lines are tangent to a circle. See picture below. The measurement of the angle between the two lines is 54° (angle QVP).

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a.  Suppose the diameter of the circle is 2cm. What is the distance VP?

  • Suppose the distance VP is 3.93 cm. What is the diameter of the circle?
  • Find a formula for d, the diameter of the circle, in terms of VP.
  • Find a formula for VP in terms of d, the diameter of the circle.

Reference:
Bittinger, M. L., & Beecher, J. A. (2000). Trigonometry update. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.

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