Points C and D lie on circle O as shown below. If OC = 6x+2 and OD = 10x -16, then find the length of the radius of circle O.

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by Wbg

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Radius = OC = OD

Solve for x:

10x -16 = 6x+2

4x = 18

x = 9/2 = 4.5

Sub 'x' back into OC

OC = 6(4.5) + 2 = 29

Radius = 29

Nerdy answered Jun 11, 2018

by Nerdy

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