Question

Solve for length of segment c.

11 cm
10 cm
8.8 cm
c = [?] cm
If two segments intersect inside
or outside a circle: ab = cd

Answer 1

c = 8

Explanation:

Using the Intersecting Chords Theorem, we can form the following equation and solve for c:

`ab=cd\\(10)(8.8)=11c\\88=11c\\c=8`