BD and CE are congruent chords of circle A. The length of BD can be expressed as 5x + 19. The length of CE can be expressed as 2x + 55, and the length of CD can be expressed as x + 14. Determine the length of CD. Give your answer to the nearest whole number. B A • D E

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BD and CE are congruent chords of circle A. The length of BD can be expressed as
5x + 19. The length of CE can be expressed as 2x + 55, and the length of CD can be
expressed as x + 14.
Determine the length of CD. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
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A.
D
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Transcribed Image Text:BD and CE are congruent chords of circle A. The length of BD can be expressed as 5x + 19. The length of CE can be expressed as 2x + 55, and the length of CD can be expressed as x + 14. Determine the length of CD. Give your answer to the nearest whole number. B A. D E
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