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4MA1/2HR Jan 2020, Question 18: Chord Properties

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Chords APB and CPD of a circle intersect at P, with AP = 9 cm, PB = 6 cm and CP = 8 cm. Calculate the length of PD.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 19 × 6 = 8 × PD
  2. 254 = 8 × PD
  3. 3PD = 54 / 8
  4. 4PD = 6.75

Answer6.75

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