Question

Find the segment length indicated. Assume that lines which appear to be tangent are tangent.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  D)  15

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is helpful.

  17² = 8² + ?²

  289 = 64 + ?²

  225 = ?²

  √225 = ? = 15

The diameter is 15.