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FT is tangent to OP at T. If FP = 39 and FT = 36, what is PT?

39
T
36
A 20
B. 12
C. 3
D. 15

FT is tangent to OP at T. If FP = 39 and FT = 36, what is PT? 39 T 36 A 20 B. 12 C-example-1

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Answer:


D) 15

Explanation:


39^(2)=36^(2) +PT^(2)


PT^2=39^2-36^2


PT=√(39^2-36^2)


PT=15

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