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.
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-> 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.
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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
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
