Ac is tangent to circle o at point c what is the length of ac?

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asked Aug 20, 2021 172k views

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Raphaela · Answer 1 · 2021-08-24T13:16:23+0000

Answer:

The Answer is 12

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem. AB=8 and BO=5 We still need to find AO

AO=AB+BO

8+5

AO=13

Now solve for AC

AC^2 + OC^2= AO^2

AC^2+5^2=13^2

AC^2+ 25=169

AC^2=144

AC= 12