Question

In the diagram, FG=34, GH=288, and HJ=256. Is GH tangent to circle F?

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

If GH is tangent to circle F, then it forms a right angle with FG. Therefore, triangle FGH would be a right triangle and would satisfy Pythagorean theorem.

34² + 256² = 288²

66692 = 82944

The sides are not a Pythagorean triple, so GH is not tangent to the circle.