A tangent. line is drawn from point T to a tangent point at W on à given circle. A secant is also drawn from, the same point T intersecting the circlę at poinfs S and R. Triangle WSR is a triangle which is inscribed in the given circle. If TW = 15 m and SR = 16 m, find the value of ST. a) 11 b) 10 6. "c}9 d) 8

A tangent. line is drawn from point T to a tangent point at W on à given circle. A secant is also drawn from, the same point T intersecting the circlę at poinfs S and R. Triangle WSR is a triangle which is inscribed in the given circle. If TW = 15 m and SR = 16 m, find the value of ST. a) 11 b) 10 6. "c}9 d) 8

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.4: Some Constructions And Inequalities For The Circle

Problem 34E: A tangent ET is constructed to circle Q from external point E. Which angle and which side of...

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