SOLUTION: A chord of length 12 cm is drawn in a circle of radius 8 cm. How far is the chord form the center of the circle?

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Question 1086526: A chord of length 12 cm is drawn in a circle of radius 8 cm. How far is the chord form the center of the circle?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%288%5E2-%2812%2F2%29%5E2%29 = sqrt%288%5E2+-+6%5E2%29 = sqrt%2828%29 is the distance under the question.

Apply the Pythagorean theorem.