Question

If PA =6, PD =4, and BE = 5, find PE
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4

5

6

Answer 1

Formula: If a tangent segment and a secant segment intersect outside a circle, the length of the tangent segment is the geometric mean between the secant segment and the external part of the secant segment.

Answer 2

@mathstudent55

Answer 3

I'm not sure how I'm supposed to set up the problem.

Answer 4

isnt it just 4

Answer 5

i mean 5 sorry

Answer 6

because be is 5 and its the same line as pe so i am pretty sure its 5

Answer 7

No, at least i don't think so. This is an example given to me on how to set it up.

Answer 8

yes u can set proportion

Answer 9

I actually have 5 selected as my answer but I'm not sure if it's right.

Answer 10

its the most reasonable

Answer 11

pe is not on line pa or pd so i know it cant be 6 or 4

Answer 12

but up to u

Answer 13

I;m gonna go with 5. Thank you for your help.