Question

Let segments a p and b p be tangent segments. what is the length of segment a p if b p equals 12 cm?

Answer 1

Measure of line segment ap = 12 cm

Explanation:

Given:

Two line segments (tangents) from a common point (p).

Considering p as a common point.

Measure of length bp = 12 cm

We have to find the measure of length ap.

According to the theorem.

Two-Tangent Theorem:

When two segments are drawn tangent to a circle from the same point outside the circle, the segments are equal in length.

So,

We can say that both the line segments from point p are equal.

Measure of ap =
`12` cm

A diagram is also attached with this.

Measure of segment ap = 12 cm