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AB is tangent to circle O. Given that AO = 48 inches and BC = 25 inches, calculate AB.
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AB is tangent to circle O. Given that AO = 48 inches and BC = 25 inches, calculate AB.

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Answer:

AB= 55

Explanation:

48+25=73

48²+x²=73²

48²=2304 and 73²=5329

2304+x²= 5329

-2304 -2304

x²= 3025

√3025=55

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