Find the segment length indicated. Assume that lines which appear to be tangent are tangent.

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Lfaraone · Answer 1 · 2024-01-16T10:28:00+0000

The tangent is perpendicular to the diameter, so we have a right triangle. Using Pythagorean theorem we can find the diameter:
d² + 9² = 15²
d = √(225 - 81)
d = 12
Answer: diameter = 12.

Find the segment length indicated. Assume that lines which appear to be tangent are tangent.

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