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− | Let <math>BX = q</math>, <math>CX = p</math>, and <math>AC</math> meet the circle at <math>Y</math> and <math>Z</math>, with <math>Y</math> on <math>AC</math>. Then <math>AZ = AY = 86</math>. Using the Power of a Point, we get that <math>p(p+q) = 11(183) = 11 * 3 * 61</math>. We know that <math>p+q>p</math>, and that <math>p>11</math> by the triangle inequality on <math>\triangle ACX</math>. Thus, we get that <math>BC = p+q = \boxed{\textbf{(D) }61}</math>. | + | Let <math>BX = q</math>, <math>CX = p</math>, and <math>AC</math> meet the circle at <math>Y</math> and <math>Z</math>, with <math>Y</math> on <math>AC</math>. Then <math>AZ = AY = 86</math>. Using the Power of a Point (Secant-Secant Power Theorem), we get that <math>p(p+q) = 11(183) = 11 * 3 * 61</math>. We know that <math>p+q>p</math>, and that <math>p>11</math> by the triangle inequality on <math>\triangle ACX</math>. Thus, we get that <math>BC = p+q = \boxed{\textbf{(D) }61}</math>. |
==Solution 2 (Stewart's Theorem)== | ==Solution 2 (Stewart's Theorem)== |
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Problem
In , , and . A circle with center and radius intersects at points and . Moreover and have integer lengths. What is ?
Solution 1 (Power of a Point)
Let , , and meet the circle at and , with on . Then . Using the Power of a Point (Secant-Secant Power Theorem), we get that . We know that , and that by the triangle inequality on . Thus, we get that .
Solution 2 (Stewart's Theorem)
Let represent , and let represent . Since the circle goes through and , . Then by Stewart's Theorem,
(Since cannot be equal to , dividing both sides of the equation by is allowed.)
The prime factors of are , , and . Obviously, . In addition, by the Triangle Inequality, , so . Therefore, must equal , and must equal .
See Also
2013 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 22 |
Followed by Problem 24 | |
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2013 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 18 |
Followed by Problem 20 |
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