Question

The image shows the construction of two tangent lines from a point outside the circle to the circle. Given that drawing the tangent lines JP and KP is step 5 in the construction and the answer choices represent steps 1 through 4, which is step 1?

A) Construct the perpendicular bisector of OP.
B) Draw a circle and a point outside the circle.
C) Draw two arcs on the circumference of the circle.
D) Draw line OP, to join the center O to point P.

Answer 1

Answer: (Draw a circle and a point outside the circle.)

Explanation:

Step 1: Draw a circle and a point outside the circle.

Step 2: Draw line OP, to join the center O to point P.

Step 3: Construct the perpendicular bisector of OP.

Step 4: Draw two arcs on the circumference of the circle.

Step 5: Draw tangent lines JP and KP.

Proof: