[10.2] Perpendicular Bisector Draw a Chord AB Find the Midpoint of AB (Label it M) From M, draw a line through O What do you notice? Circle #1
Circle #2 Draw a Chord AB Draw a perpendicular line from O to AB Label this point C What do you notice? Measure AC, BC
Circle #3 Draw a Chord AB Find the Midpoint of AB (Label it M) Starting at M, Draw a perpendicular line What do you notice?
Perpendicular Bisector Theorem The 3 important features are: If you have Then:
p389 #4 CD bisects chord AB. The Radius is 15cm AB = 24cm What is the length of CE?