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− | + | In a [[circle]], [[parallel]] [[chord]]s of [[length]]s 2, 3, and 4 determine [[central angle]]s of <math>\alpha</math>, <math>\beta</math>, and <math>\alpha + \beta</math> [[radian]]s, respectively, where <math>\alpha + \beta < \pi</math>. If <math>\cos \alpha</math>, which is a [[positive]] [[rational number]], is expressed as a [[fraction]] in lowest terms, what is the sum of its [[numerator]] and [[denominator]]? | |
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Revision as of 14:34, 19 November 2006
Problem
In a circle, parallel chords of lengths 2, 3, and 4 determine central angles of , , and radians, respectively, where . If , which is a positive rational number, is expressed as a fraction in lowest terms, what is the sum of its numerator and denominator?
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