Question

Find the length of radius r.
9.9
13
7

Answer 1

Radius = 7

Explanation:

Since BA is tangent to circle O, it creates a 90° angle with the radius

Therefore, you can use Pythagorean theorem to solve this problem

a² + b² = c²

Let's say a is the radius

b is 5

c is 8.6

a² + 5² = 8.6²

a² + 25 = 73.96

Subtract 25 from both sides

a² = 48.96

Root both sides

a ≈ 6.997142274