Question

If AB = 10, CD = 12, and FE = 20, calculate the values of AE and CE. All lines that appear to be tangent to the circle are tangent to the circle

Answer 1

I agree... those are tangents

Answer 2

http://ef004.k12.sd.us/ch10no19.gif <---- notice the EQUIvalence of the tangents meeting outside the circle

Answer 3

how do I solve this?

Answer 4

@jdoe0001

Answer 5

well.. recall the given measures

Answer 6

So is there a formula i can use for this?

Answer 7

Or is it AE = 3p and CE= 24?

Answer 8

@jdoe0001

Answer 9

oops CE= 32 ?

Answer 10

yes.. 20 + 12 = 32 = CE

Answer 11

Thank you so much for drawing and explaining!! @jdoe0001

Answer 12

yw