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OpenStudy (anonymous):

SU is tangent to a circle with center T at point R. If SR = 12 inches and ST = 19 inches, what is the approximate radius of the circle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since tangent is perpendicular to radius, triangle SRT is right angled at R. Using Pythagoras theorem, RT = \[\sqrt{ST ^2 - SR^2}\].

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.64???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

o no 14.73 cus ^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes thats right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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