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Solve length of segment d

Solve length of segment d-example-1
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Answer:

  • 4 · 12 = 6 · d
  • d = 8

Explanation:

You want to complete the equation and solve for d, the longer segment of one of two secants that meet outside the circle.

Secant relation

The given relation between segments of the secants is ...

ab = cd

Filling in the given lengths, this becomes ...

4·12 = 6·d

Solving for d, we have ...

d = (4·12)/6 = 4·2

d = 8

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