World's only instant tutoring platform
dropdown-logo
Get 2 FREE Instant-Explanations on Filo with code FILOAPP
Question

Draw a line segment of length with as centre and radius draw a circle and with as centre and radius draw another circle. Draw tangent from centre of each circle to the other circle.

tutor 0tutor 1tutor 2
Found 7 tutors discussing this question
Discuss this question LIVE
6 mins ago

Text SolutionText solutionverified iconVerified


Steps to follow,

Step 1: draw line segment AB of length 8 cm

Step 2: taking A as a center, draw a circle of radius 4 cm

Step 3: taking B as a center, draw a circle of radius 3 cm

Step 4: make perpendicular bisector of AB. Let M be the midpoint of AB

Step 5: taking M as center and MA as radius, draw a circle.

Step 6: let circle intersect left circle at P,Q

Step 7: let circle intersect right circle at R,S

Step 8: join BP, BQ, AR, AS

AR, AS, BP, BQ are the required tangents.

 

Was this solution helpful?
151
Share
Report
One destination for complete JEE/NEET preparation
One destination to cover all your homework and assignment needs
Learn Practice Revision Succeed
Instant 1:1 help, 24x7
Instant 1:1 help, 24x7
60, 000+ Expert tutors
60, 000+ Expert tutors
Textbook solutions
Textbook solutions
Big idea maths, McGraw-Hill Education etc
Big idea maths, McGraw-Hill Education etc
Essay review
Essay review
Get expert feedback on your essay
Get expert feedback on your essay
Schedule classes
Schedule classes
High dosage tutoring from Dedicated 3 experts
High dosage tutoring from Dedicated 3 experts
Trusted by 4 million+ students
filo Logo
Doubt Icon Doubt Icon

Stuck on the question or explanation?

Connect with our math tutors online and get step by step solution of this question.

231 students are taking LIVE classes
Question Text
Draw a line segment of length with as centre and radius draw a circle and with as centre and radius draw another circle. Draw tangent from centre of each circle to the other circle.
Answer TypeText solution:1
Upvotes151