What are two possible values for AC in the circle?
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Two radii of two concentric circles are $15$ and $7$. $AB$ is a diameter of the larger circle that intersects the smaller circle at $C$ and $D$. Find the two possible values for $AC$. (the questions has no image)
I think one is $8$. I can't figure out the other one.
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Two radii of two concentric circles are $15$ and $7$. $AB$ is a diameter of the larger circle that intersects the smaller circle at $C$ and $D$. Find the two possible values for $AC$. (the questions has no image)
I think one is $8$. I can't figure out the other one.
algebra-precalculus geometry circles
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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Start by drawing a picture.
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Two radii of two concentric circles are $15$ and $7$. $AB$ is a diameter of the larger circle that intersects the smaller circle at $C$ and $D$. Find the two possible values for $AC$. (the questions has no image)
I think one is $8$. I can't figure out the other one.
algebra-precalculus geometry circles
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Two radii of two concentric circles are $15$ and $7$. $AB$ is a diameter of the larger circle that intersects the smaller circle at $C$ and $D$. Find the two possible values for $AC$. (the questions has no image)
I think one is $8$. I can't figure out the other one.
algebra-precalculus geometry circles
algebra-precalculus geometry circles
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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– PierreCarre
Feb 1 at 23:59
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Start by drawing a picture.
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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– PierreCarre
Feb 1 at 23:59
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Start by drawing a picture.
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– amd
Feb 2 at 0:15
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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– PierreCarre
Feb 1 at 23:59
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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– PierreCarre
Feb 1 at 23:59
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Start by drawing a picture.
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Depending on the position of C/D like the comments said, it can be $15-7=8$ or $15+7=22$Here is the picture btw.
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Depending on the position of C/D like the comments said, it can be $15-7=8$ or $15+7=22$Here is the picture btw.
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Depending on the position of C/D like the comments said, it can be $15-7=8$ or $15+7=22$Here is the picture btw.
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Depending on the position of C/D like the comments said, it can be $15-7=8$ or $15+7=22$Here is the picture btw.
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Depending on the position of C/D like the comments said, it can be $15-7=8$ or $15+7=22$Here is the picture btw.
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When you choose C and D, C can be closer to A or closer to B. If C is closer to A, the answer is 8, but if C e closer to B the answer is 22.
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