Circle Transversals 

The Problem:

 A line segment PE cuts a circle first at A and then again at B, where PA = 9 and AB = 7 

When rotated about P, the line segment cuts the circle first at D and then again at C.

 PD = 8

 

Find the length DC. 

Can you find the size of the circle?

 

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Last modified: June 18, 2007