9. Point N(3, 4) lies on the circle x + y = 25. What is the slope of the line that is tangent to the circle at N? (Hint: Recall Theorem 9-1.)

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9. Point N(3, 4) lies on the circle x + y = 25. What is the slope of the
line that is tangent to the circle at N? (Hint: Recall Theorem 9-1.)
Transcribed Image Text:9. Point N(3, 4) lies on the circle x + y = 25. What is the slope of the line that is tangent to the circle at N? (Hint: Recall Theorem 9-1.)
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