Question

(Pls help)
A lizard needs to stay a safe distance from a cactus. The diameter of the cactus is 14 inches. If the lizard is 8 inches from a point of tangency, find the direct distance between the lizard and the cactus (x). If necessary, round to the hundredths place.

A.
x = 3.63 in.
B.
x = 4.57 in.
C.
x = 7.26 in.
D.
x = 17.63 in.

Answer 1

8^2 = x(x+14)

Answer 2

solve x

Answer 3

3.63*

Answer 4

mathway ha

Answer 5

hah.(:

Answer 6

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Answer 7

thx.(:

Answer 8

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