Chords and Secants Lengths

Use the figure , if SL = 12 , DL = 18 , and SU = 16, find SB.

• 28.67

• 22.5

• 18

• 12

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

• 16
• 19
• 21
• 25

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• 9(9+x)=
  8(8+19)
• x(x+9)=
  19(19+8)

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What is the definition of a tangent?

• A line that intersects the circle on two points.

• A line that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line segment that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line that intersects the circle on only one point.

What is the definition of a secant?

• A line segment whose endpoints are on the circle.

• A line that intersects a circle in one point.

• A line that intersects a circle in two points.

• A line segment which intersects the circle at the point of secancy.

What is the definition of a chord?

• A line segment whose endpoints are on a circle.

• A line that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line segment that intersects at a point on the circle.

• A line that intersects a circle in two points.

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

• 12
• 7
• 8
• 4

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