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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the diagram, diameter AC intersects chord BD at point E such that AE = 2.5 units and BE = 3.4 units. Point O is the center of the circle, and the radius of the circle is 5 units. What is the approximate length of DE?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5.5 units 4.5 units 6.0 units 5.0 units

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since OC is a radius and is 5, AO is also a radius and is also 5. Since AE is 2.5, then OE is also 2.5.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3.4x = 2.5 * 7.5 Solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = DE = (2.5 * 7.5)/3.4 = approx 5.5 units

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np need any more help

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