Make sure your straight edge and compass are ready because it's your turn to construct a tangent line. You will complete the activity below. Before starting, review the steps to constructing a tangent line by going through the table.
| Step 1 | Start with a circle with a center O and a point on the circle P. |
| Step 2 | Using a straight edge draw a line that starts at O and goes through P. |
| Step 3 | Put your compass on P and draw two points, Q and R, on the line OP. These points should be the same distance from P. |
| Step 4 | Measure out the distance from Q to R. |
| Step 5 | Draw the point S by creating two arcs from points Q and R. Use the distance measured in Step 4. |
| Step 6 | Draw the tangent line PS. |
Click the Activity button below to download the Constructing a Tangent Line Worksheet. Once your worksheet is complete, submit the assignment to your teacher.
