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Exploring the Perpendicular Bisectors of Chords

Questions:

1). If two chords are equidistant from the center, what do we know about the size of the chords?

2). A radius that bisects a chord will be perpendicular to that chord. What can we conclude about the point where the two perpendicular bisectors meet? Explain your reasoning.

3). Noting the chord length and the length of the perpendicular bisector, determine the length of the radius. Check your work by choosing the other chord with a different length.