Given concentric circles with center O, AABC is inscribed in the larger circle as shown. If BC is tangent to the smaller circle at point T and AB = 8, find the length of the radius of the smaller circle.

Given concentric circles with center O, AABC is inscribed in the larger circle as shown. If BC is tangent to the smaller circle at point T and AB = 8, find the length of the radius of the smaller circle.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.2: More Angle Measures In The Circle

Problem 48E: Given concentric circles with center O, ABC is inscribed in the larger circle, as shown. If BC is...

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Given concentric circles with center O, AABC is inscribed
in the larger circle as shown. If BC is tangent to the smaller
circle at point T and AB = 8, find the length of the radius
of the smaller circle.

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