QUESTION 1 O is the centre of both circles in the diagram below and OE 1 ABCD. The radii of the two circles are 37cm and 13cm respectively and OE = 12 cm, calculate AB. 1.1 B E D Figure 1: Diagram for question 1.1. (5)​
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We can draw two more lines, OA and OB. OA = 37, and OE = 12, so using Pythagoras Theorem, we get:
37^2 = 12^2 + AE^2
1369 = 144 + AE^2
AE^2 = 1225
AE = 35
Now we find Length BE:
13^2 = 12^2 + BE^2
169 = 144 + BE^2
BE^2 = 25
BE = 5
AB + BE = AE
AB + 5 = 35
AB = 35 - 5 = 30
Solution: 30