Question

Find the segment length indicated. Assume that lines which appear to be tangent are tangent.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

D) 15

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is helpful.

17² = 8² + ?²

289 = 64 + ?²

225 = ?²

√225 = ? = 15

The diameter is 15.