Question

Which of the following represents the value of the missing side?

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of the missing side is $x=2\ units$

Step-by-step explanation:

In this problem i assume that the length side x is tangent to the circle

so

the length side x is perpendicular to the radius

Applying the Pythagoras Theorem in the right triangle

we have that

$(1.5+1)^{2}=1.5^{2}+x^{2}$

Solve for x

$(2.5)^{2}=1.5^{2}+x^{2}$

$x^{2}=2.5^{2}-1.5^{2}$

$x^{2}=4$

$x=2\ units$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation: