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OpenStudy (iesmee):

In the diagram below, AE = 6, EB = 3, and DE = 2. Find CE. A. 6 B. 3 C. 8 D. 9

OpenStudy (iesmee):

OpenStudy (iesmee):

sooo how do i solve this?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

use the intersecting chords theorem, explained here http://www.mathopenref.com/chordsintersecting.html we can say AE*EB = CE*DE

OpenStudy (iesmee):

i still dont get it help please!

OpenStudy (mayankdevnani):

always remember this theorem which is named as : \[\huge Intersecting~Chord~Theorem\] Suppose this is a circle, |dw:1374317863855:dw| In this, AB and CD are chords of a circle and E is the centre of the circle So this theorem states that: \[\huge AE \times EB=CE \times ED\]

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