In the accompanying diagram, chords AB and CD of circle O intersect at E. If AE = x, EB = x - 6, and CE = ED = 4, find AE. 3. B D A

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Chapter6: Circles
Section6.1: Circles And Related Segments And Angles
Problem 18E: AB is the common chord of O and Q. If AB=12 and each circle has a radius of length 10, how long is...
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In the accompanying diagram, chords AB and CD
of circle O intersect at E. If AE = x, EB = x – 6,
and CE = ED = 4, find AE.
3.
B
D
A
Transcribed Image Text:In the accompanying diagram, chords AB and CD of circle O intersect at E. If AE = x, EB = x – 6, and CE = ED = 4, find AE. 3. B D A
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