Question

In figure, 0 is the centre of the circle, radius of the circle is 3 cm and PA

is a tangent drawn to the circle from point P. IfOP = x cm and AP= 6 cm,

then find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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In right �OAP,

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OP2 = OA2 + AP2

x7- = (3)2 + (6)2

>I-= 9 + 36

>I-= 45

x = 315 cm