SOLUTION: Let SQ = x, RQ = y and radius r .show that intersecting chord theorem and Pythagoras theorem in triangle OSQ gives the same equation in x, y and r.
Calculate x when y=8 and r=5
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Question 1086528: Let SQ = x, RQ = y and radius r .show that intersecting chord theorem and Pythagoras theorem in triangle OSQ gives the same equation in x, y and r.
Calculate x when y=8 and r=5
Answer by ikleyn(52780) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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