In circle O, the midpoint of GH is point O. AB = 4x - 2 and CD = 2x + 10. Find the value of x.?

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2007-10-08 11:44:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

AB = CD, so

4x - 2 = 2x + 10, so

2x = 12, so

x = 6.

Hope this helps, Twiggy.

2007-10-08 11:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Twiggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The two chords are equal since they are equidistant from the center/ Thus 4x-2 = 2x+10 and x = 6

2007-10-08 18:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋