Find radius

Find the radius of the circle using the Pythagorean theorem where a=9, b=r, c= 6+r

Correct answer:

r =  3.75

Step-by-step explanation:

ab+b2=c2 a=9  92+r2=(6+r)2 12r=45 r=45/12=3.75

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