Question

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.
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Answer 1

8^2 = x(x+14)
solve x

Answer 2

@Drsuz98 did u find it

Answer 3

x=3.63 :)

Answer 4

it simpler than \[8^{2}+7^{2}=113, \sqrt{113}=10.63, 10.63-7=3.63\]