Need help with an algebra problem?

For what values of k is the straight line y = kx + 1 a tangent to the circle with the origin at (5, 1) and a radius of 3 (r = 3)?

I'm just not sure how to approach this problem.

2008-09-09T12:52:23Z

sorry (raj) i want to know the answer and the process

raj2008-09-09T09:49:41Z

Favorite Answer

5k-1+1/sqr(k^2+1)=3
5k=3sqrt(k^2+1)
calculate the rest ur self