Question

In the diagram alongside, circles O and M intersect at S. RST is a straight line segment such that RST | OM. If OM- 7 cm. determine the length of RT.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since the line segment RST is perpendicular to OM, the length of RT can be determined by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Let RT = x

We know that:

OS = OM - OS = 7 cm

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can solve for x:

x^2 = OS^2 + RT^2

x^2 = (7 cm)^2 + x^2

2x^2 = 49 cm^2

x^2 = 24.5 cm^2

x = √24.5 cm = 4.94 cm

Therefore, the length of RT = 4.94 cm