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A chord 18 cm long is perpendicular to a radius of a circle. The distance from the intersection of a chord to the outer end of the radius is 3 cm. Find the length of the radius.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.4: Cicumference And Area Of A Cicle

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