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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Calculate the length of AC given AB = 2, AE = 13.3, and AD = 1.5. Round to the nearest whole number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Pleaase, I would appreciate the help!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

outside length * whole secant = outside length * whole secant AB * AC = AD * AE 2 * AC = 1.5 * 13.3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is it 1.5*13.3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I thought it was 1.5*11.8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have 13.3 written above for AE

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know, but wouldn't the correct multiplication be 11.8*1.5 (DE * AD)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, it's AE * AD. you have to use the entire length of the secant. DE is just the part inside the circle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oooh, ok, now I get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

need me to check your answer or you got it from here?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the length of AC is 10, correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes that's right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Great! Thank u soo much!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you're welcome

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