Euclidea 2.8 — Solution

The task: Given a circle with a point A on its circumference, construct the tangent line to the circle at point A .

(using elementary moves counting circles as 1E): Same as above — two circles then line (3E actually, no). But Euclidea’s E-star counts circle+circle+line=3E, so 3E is minimal for E-star. Wait, they say 2E possible? No, because line is 1E if using elementary move, so total 3E. But the game’s “E” counts circles/lines/perpendiculars as 1 each. So 2E means 2 moves total: impossible here because tangent needs a line. So 2E must be two circles and no line? Not possible. So 2E not possible. Their E-star solution is actually 3E: two circles + one line. But they show 2E for some problems? Likely 2.8 is 3L and 3E stars. Key takeaway: The elegance of Euclidea 2.8 lies in constructing two equal circles intersecting at the given point — the line through their second intersection gives the tangent perpendicular to the radius. euclidea 2.8 solution

So:

Circle ω with center O, point A on ω.