alleryP,A,B lie in that order on a secant; PA=4,AB=5 cm. Tangent PT has length
A9 cm
B5 cm
C6 cm
D√20 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 6 cm
The full secant PB is 9 cm, so PT²=PA×PB=4×9=36.
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