Problem: In the diagram if points A,B,C​C are points of tangency, then x equals:
Answer Choices:
A. 3/16′′
B. 1/8′′
C. 1/32′′
D. 3/32′′
E. 1/16′′
Solution:
The distance from the center of the circle to the intersection point of the tangents is 3/8.
∴CD=83​+163​=169​=x+21​;∴x=161​ (inch).