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cookiez69

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For what values of m is the line y = mx a tangent to the circle (x-4)^2 + y^2 = 4.

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Sub y = mx in to the circle.

Expand and simplify.

Use discriminant = 0 (1 intersection for the line to be a tangent).

Solve for values of m.
 

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