Steve1008
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  • 17-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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Points C and D lie on circle O as shown below. If OC = 6x+2 and OD = 10x -16, then find the length of the radius of circle O.

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barnuts
barnuts barnuts
  • 28-09-2017

The radius of the circle is a constant digit and does not vary from one point to another.

Radius = OC = OD

Solve for x:

10x -16 = 6x+2

4x = 18

x = 9/2 = 4.5

Substitute 'x' back into OC:

OC = 6(4.5) + 2 = 29

Radius = 29

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