For the circle

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Problem

For the circle x2+y2=r2x^2 + y^2 = r^2, which of the following represents the equation of the tangent at a point (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) that lies on the circle? (a) (x−x1)2+(y−y1)2=r2(x - x_1)^2 + (y - y_1)^2 = r^2 (b) xx1+yy1=0x x_1 + y y_1 = 0 (c) xx1+yy1=r2x x_1 + y y_1 = r^2 (d) x12+y12=r2x_1^2 + y_1^2 = r^2

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