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Circle R has a radius of 6, and is tangent to circle R at point Q. Also, QP = 8.

AWhat is the measure of angle RQP Explain your answer.
BWhat is the length of RP Explain your answer.
CWhat is the length of RS Explain your answer.
DWhat is the length of RP Explain your answer.

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Circle R has a radius of 6. The radius is from R to Q, edge of the circle. Another radius is formed from R to S.

Radius R to Q is the short leg of a right triangle. It measures 6 cm.
a) The measure of the angle RQP is 90°. It is a right triangle.
b) The length of RP is 10 cm.
RP is the hypotenuse.
a² + b² = c²
6² + 8² = c²
36 + 64  = 100
c² = 100
√c² = √100
c = 10 cm

c.) the length of RS is 6 cm. It is also a radius. 
d) The length of RP is 10 cm. Same answer as scenario b.

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