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In the diagram, AB = 3 in. and BD = 5 in. If CD is tangent to B.point A,B,C are collinear and A rests on the edge of the circle. Find AD.
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In the diagram, AB = 3 in. and BD = 5 in. If CD is tangent to B.point A,B,C are collinear and A rests on the edge of the circle. Find AD.

In the diagram, AB = 3 in. and BD = 5 in. If CD is tangent to B.point A,B,C are collinear-example-1
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For this problem, I believe you use the pythagorean theorem. Since CD is tangent to B.point there is a right angle(
In the diagram, AB = 3 in. and BD = 5 in. If CD is tangent to B.point A,B,C are collinear-example-1
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