SOLUTION: Diameter AB of circle O is 21 inches. Line AB is extended through B to a point C, and tangent Line CD is drawn, meeting the circle at D. CD is 6 inches longer than BC. a) Let x

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Question 74479: Diameter AB of circle O is 21 inches. Line AB is extended through B to a point C, and tangent Line CD is drawn, meeting the circle at D. CD is 6 inches longer than BC.
a) Let x represent BC. Express CD and CA in terms of x
b) Find BC

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is identical to problem 74452, which I have solved.
Check that problem number for solution.