SOLUTION: X is a point on circle O with radius 14. If XY is tangent to circle O and OY=22, find XY in simplest radical form.

Question 336678: X is a point on circle O with radius 14. If XY is tangent to circle O and OY=22, find XY in simplest radical form.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A radius of a circle and a tangent at the point of intersection of the radius and the circle ALWAYS form a right angle. Hence, triangle OXY is a right triangle with hypotenuse OY. Use Pythagoras on the two side measures you were given, namely 14 and 22.

John

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