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Find the equations of the tangents to the circle x^2 + y^2 = 9 which make an angle of 60° with the axis.

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Find the equations of the tangents to the circle x2 + y2 = 9 which make an angle of 60° with the axis.

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Since tangents make an angle of 60° with the x–axis so slope of tangent

m = tan60° = m = √3

radius of circle x2 + y2 = 9 is 3

we know equation of tangent to a circle x2 + y2 = a2 is

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