Elementary Geometry for College Students (5th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1439047901
ISBN 13: 978-1-43904-790-3

Chapter 6 - Review Exercises - Page 319: 2

Answer

30 cm

Work Step by Step

Let x equal the length of the desired chord. (.5x)$^2$=17$^2$-8$^2$ (.5x)$^2$=225 .5x=15 x=30
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