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What is the value of y ?

What is the value of y ?-example-1
User Leth
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Answer:

y = 6

Explanation:

Formula

Chords intersect in such a way that QU * SU = RU * TU

Givens

  • QU = 8
  • SU = y
  • RU = 12
  • TU = 4

Solution

  • 8 * y = 12 * 4
  • 8y = 48
  • 8y/8 = 48/8
  • y = 6

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