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If two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle, prove that the segments ofone chord are equal to corresponding segments of the other chord.

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To prove that the segments of one chord are equal to the corresponding segments of the other chord when two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Draw the Circle and Chords**: - Let the circle be centered at point O. Draw two equal chords AB and CD that intersect at point E inside the circle. 2. **Label the Segments**: ...
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