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− | Let the center of the circle be <math>O</math>, and let <math>D</math> be the intersection of <math>\overline{AB}</math> and <math>\overline{OC}</math> (then <math>D</math> is the midpoint of <math>\overline{AB}</math>). <math>OA=OB=5</math>, since they are both radii. | + | Let the center of the circle be <math>O</math>, and let <math>D</math> be the intersection of <math>\overline{AB}</math> and <math>\overline{OC}</math> (then <math>D</math> is the midpoint of <math>\overline{AB}</math>). <math>OA=OB=5</math>, since they are both radii of the circle. |
By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]], <math>OD = \sqrt{OA^2 - DA^2} = 4</math>, and by subtraction, <math>CD=OC - OD = 1</math>. | By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]], <math>OD = \sqrt{OA^2 - DA^2} = 4</math>, and by subtraction, <math>CD=OC - OD = 1</math>. |
Latest revision as of 11:36, 7 June 2021
Problem
Points and are on a circle of radius and . Point is the midpoint of the minor arc . What is the length of the line segment ?
Solution
Let the center of the circle be , and let be the intersection of and (then is the midpoint of ). , since they are both radii of the circle.
By the Pythagorean Theorem, , and by subtraction, .
Using the Pythagorean Theorem again, .
See also
2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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