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Which of the following represent the value of the missing side? Round to the nearest tenth.

A. 2.0
B. 2.5
C. 2.9
D. 3.0

Which of the following represent the value of the missing side? Round to the nearest-example-1
User LeelaSella
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Answer:

x=2.0

Explanation:

Assuming side x is tangent to the circle, we know that this is a right triangle

One of the sides is the radius. We know the radius is 1.5 units long

The other is 1.5+1 units. The length of this side is 2.5 units.

Using the pythagorean theorem...

x²+1.5²=2.5²

x²=6.25-2.25

√x²=√4

x=2

Hope this helps!

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