Theorem: Tangent segments extending from a point on the exterior of a circle to the points of tangency are congruent.

Given: Segments FD and CD are tangent to circle A

Prove: FD = CD

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Construct auxiliary segments AF, AC and AD. What is true about radius AF and tangent FD? What is true about radius AC and tangent CD?


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