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Grade 11Algebra

The length of the common chord of the circles (x-a)^2 + (y -b)^2 =c^2 and (x -b)^2 (y-a)^2 =c^2 is ..

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Vijay Mukati
9 Years ago
Common chord for two circles S1 and S2 is given by S1- S2 = 0

You can solve this chord’s equation with any one of the equation of circle to the two points, which will help you in geting its length.

Thanks, Vj