To find: The value of
Answer to Problem 15CUR
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Two chords
Calculation:
A circle with center
The formula for secant is:
Substitute
Solve the equation for
A segment cannot have a negative value, so, the value of
Thus, the value of
Therefore, the value of
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