Problema Solution

A line cuts two concentric circles at A, B, C and D. Prove that AB = CD.

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Use theorem: The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.


Lets denote with O the center of the circles.


Take the perpendicular to AD passing through O and crossing at P.


By symmetry, it must be true that PB and PC are equal.


Similarly, PA and PD must be equal.


Therefore, PA-PB=AB equals PD-PC=CD.