Each Perpendicular contains a chord; Compare the lengths of the cords.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

The Arcs are congruent

anonymous · Answer

@Hero

hero · Answer

How are the arcs congruent? Explain.

anonymous · Answer

They are the same distance from the center of the circle

hero · Answer

Just out of curiousity, what would happen if you did this:
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hero · Answer

One arc seems to be double the other. Do you agree?

anonymous · Answer

I suppose, the are the same distance from the center though. The drawing might not have it exactly right but they're supposed to be.

hero · Answer

You should post the original drawing

anonymous · Answer

I drew it by hand with a compass

hero · Answer

I don't get what you mean by "the arcs are the same distance from the center".

anonymous · Answer

Basically, I was instructed to draw a circle, draw two radii, and then it says "Set your compass to a distance shorter than the radii Place it's point at the center of the circle. mark two congruent segments, one on each radius. Then to fold a line perpendicular to each radius at the point marked on the radius. The drawing I posted is what I have so far. No I have to compare the lengths of the cords. @Hero

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