Stage: 5 Challenge Level: 
The critical idea here is that radii and tangents to circles meet
at right angles. Look for squares.
Real world. Simultaneous equations. Radius (radii) & diameters. Pythagoras' theorem. Circles. Mathematical reasoning & proof. Visualising. Games. Working systematically. Stage 5 needs dealing with.
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