I have a question on a geometry proof...
I'm trying to prove this:
Given: Circle P with chord AB that is not a diameter, CD is the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Prove: CD contains the center of Circle P.
Now, I tried to prove that CD was a diameter, because it is defined by our book as a chord that contains the center of a circle. Of course, I have to use theorems, postulates, and so on.
Thanks!
2007-03-11 14:09:38 · 3 answers · asked by paintballmjm 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
OK, I've made a diagram for anyone who needs it. It's at www.readyforsummer.com/images/circle.jpg
2007-03-11 14:34:06 · update #1
OK, I've figured it out...
2007-03-11 15:00:48 · update #2
link's not working...
Have you tried proof by contradiction?
Suppose that the perpendicular bisector does not contain the center of the circle...
2007-03-11 14:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by Karen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your college can provide one geometry type that would not contain doing proofs, and a greater rigorous (greater good) type that does. i think you're interior the greater good type.possibly your grade would be greater heavily weighted, or perhaps yours is the direction that satisfies the college geometry requirement. you ought to talk on your college counselor and merely ask. Or look on the college internet site.
2016-12-14 16:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.. Its kinda easier to help with a picture... Good luck with the homework, though!
2007-03-11 14:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋