SOLUTION: :- X and Y are centers of circles of radius 9 cm and 2 cm and XY = 17cm. Z is the centre of a circle of radius 4 cm, which touches the above circles externally. Given that ∠X
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Question 1021170: :- X and Y are centers of circles of radius 9 cm and 2 cm and XY = 17cm. Z is the centre of a circle of radius 4 cm, which touches the above circles externally. Given that ∠XZY=90o, write an equation in r and solve it for r.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is ?
The way you have the problem set up,
but they don't form a 90 degree angle since the sides don't follow the Pythagorean theorem.
Please clarify and repost.
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