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Tangent from an external point (construction)

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Question 1
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To construct a tangent from external point \(P\) to a circle centred at \(O\), you first draw segment \(\overline{OP}\). What is the \(\textbf{next step}\)?
A.
Find the midpoint \(M\) of \(\overline{OP}\).
B.
Draw a tangent line by eye.
C.
Double the length of \(\overline{OP}\).
D.
Draw a radius to \(P\).
Find the midpoint \(M\) of \(\overline{OP}\).

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