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A circle has a chord QR with a length of 6 cm. A tangent segment from an external point P has a length of 4 cm and when QR is extended it meets the tangent segment at P. Find the length of PR.

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.3: Line And Segment Relationships In The Circle

Problem 47E

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