Which of the following represents the value of the missing side?

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asked Aug 4, 2020 163k views

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Cela · Answer 1 · 2020-08-09T21:04:53+0000

Answer:

The value of the missing side is
$x=2\ units$

Explanation:

In this problem i assume that the length side x is tangent to the circle

so

the length side x is perpendicular to the radius

Applying the Pythagoras Theorem in the right triangle

we have that

(1.5+1)^(2)=1.5^(2)+x^(2)

Solve for x

(2.5)^(2)=1.5^(2)+x^(2)

x^(2)=2.5^(2)-1.5^(2)

x^(2)=4

$x=2\ units$