FINDING LENGTH OF SECANTS INTERSECTING LINES OUTSIDE CIRCLE WORKSHEET

Find the value of x in the following.

Problem 1 :

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Solution

Problem 2 :

CD and EF are chords of the circle with centre O. The chords meet at the point P, which is outside of the circle

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Solution

Problem 3 :

CD and EF are chords of the circle below. The chords meet at the point P, which is outside of the circle.

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Solution

Problem 4 :

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Solution

Problem 5 :

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Solution

Problem 6 :

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Solution

Problem 7 :

CD and EF are chords of the circle with centre O. The chords meet at the point P, which is outside of the circle.  Calculate the area of triangle OEF.

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Solution

Answer Key

1)  x = 13

2)  x = 14

3)  x = 8

4)  x = 2

5)  x = 2

6)  x = 7.5

7)  108 cm2

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