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Use OZ with VWXY
What is XY ?

A 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 50

Use OZ with VWXY What is XY ? A 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 50-example-1
User Lucas Amos
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Answer:

Explanation:

Chords having equal measures are equidistant from the center of the circle.

Since, VW = XY

Therefore, ZP = ZR = 15 units

A perpendicular line drawn from the center of a circle to the chord is the bisector of the chord.

VR = WR = 20 units

By applying Pythagoras theorem in ΔZRV,

ZV² = ZR² + VR²

ZV² = (15)² + (20)²

ZV = √(225 + 400)

ZV = √625

ZV = 25 units

Therefore, measure of radius ZV = 25 units.

VW = XY [Given]

Therefore, XY = 2(20)

= 40 units

Use OZ with VWXY What is XY ? A 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 50-example-1
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