two perpendicular chords divide a circle with a radius of 13cm into four parts. If the perpendicular distances of both chords are 5cm each from the center of the circle, find the area of the smallest part.

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anonymous · Answer

@Directrix help pls

anonymous · Answer

http://flic.kr/p/img/81No1T_m.jpg

anonymous · Answer

do you think that is right?

directrix · Answer

Was that diagram given with the problem?

anonymous · Answer

no

directrix · Answer

I marked this on the diagram:
 perpendicular distances of both chords are 5cm each from the center

anonymous · Answer

then after this what will we do?

directrix · Answer

I'm still thinking and still amazed about that diagram that appeared from nowhere. :) Look at the discussion here and see what you think: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/52292df9e4b0fbf34d621cf7

directrix · Answer

Is this diagram the same as the one that you posted for your problem?

anonymous · Answer

could you explain it to me

anonymous · Answer

@Directrix

directrix · Answer

I drew in the segment and then read this: "to find the middle line of the triangle in the smallest space."  That makes no sense to me.