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Find the radius r………………………..

Find the radius r………………………..-example-1

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Answer:

r = 3

Explanation:

Pythagoras' theorem states that for all right-angled triangles, 'The square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.

AO^2 = AB^2 + BO^2

(2 + r)^2 = 4^2 + r^2

r^2 + 4r + 4 = 16 + r^2

4r = 12

r = 12/4

r = 3

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