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From a point located on outside of a circle, at a distance a from center, draw a secant of length 4/3 a , which is dimidiated by circle. Express radius of circle as a function of a. Answer professor: radius (r) = a/3

From a point located on outside of a circle, at a distance a from center, draw a secant of length 4/3 a , which is dimidiated by circle. Express radius of circle as a function of a. Answer professor: radius (r) = a/3

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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From a point located on outside of a circle, at a distance a from center, draw a secant of length
4/3 a , which is dimidiated by circle. Express radius of circle as a function of a.
Answer professor: radius (r) = a/3

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A secant of a circle is a straight line that intersects a circle at two points.

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