In the accompanying diagram of circle 0, PA is a tangent and PBC is a secant. If PB = 2 and BC = 6, find PA. A P B 6. C

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Chapter6: Circles
Section6.4: Some Constructions And Inequalities For The Circle
Problem 25E: In circle O, points A, B, and C are on the circle such that mAB=60 and mBC=40. a How are mAOB and...
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In the accompanying diagram of circle 0, PA is
a tangent and PBC is a secant. If PB = 2 and
ВС 3 6, find РА.
I|
A
B
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