In the figure, O is the centre of the circle.Seg AB is the chord and seg OP perpendicular chordAB. If l(AP) 3x and l(PB) = 27,then find the value of x.
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x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
Perpendicular line drawn from centre of the circle to a chord bisects the chord , i.e., if OP is perpendicular to AB then OP bisects AB . (AP = PB)
3x = 27
x = 9
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Answer:
x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
AP=PB. (perpendicular drawn from centre to chord bisect the chord)
therefore. 3x=27
x=27/3
x=9
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