Two circles touch externally at a point P. From a point T on the tangent at P, tangents TQ and TR are drawn to the circles with points of contact Q and R respectively. Prove that TQ = TR
From the figure congruence of 2 quadrilaterals PBQT and PART can be proven.

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Two circles touch externally at a point P. From a point T on the tangent at P, tangents TQ and TR are drawn to the circles with points of contact Q and R respectively. Prove that TQ = TR

Philoid · Accepted Answer

From the figure congruence of 2 quadrilaterals PBQT and PART can be proven.

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