Find the radius of a circle in which a 48cm chord is 8 cm closer than a 40cm chord
Does any one know how to draw and walk me through the problem I know the answer I just need help knowing how to do the problem and all the theorems that go along with it.
Thank You So much for your help

Question

Find the radius of a circle in which a 48cm chord is 8 cm closer than a 40cm chord
Does any one know how to draw and walk me through the problem I know the answer I just need help knowing how to do the problem and all the theorems that go along with it.
Thank You So much for your help

triciaal · Answer

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I don't have all the details but I  think we need to use similar figures and pythagorean theorem

Also, the angle at the center made by the chord is half the angle of the diameter