Question

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

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

Answer 2

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`