fill in the blank. given $\odot m$ below, you can conclude that $\overline{ml}$ is congruent to ______.

a. $\odot m$
b. $\overline{jr}$
c. $\overline{el}$
d. $\overline{ma}$

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fill in the blank. given $\odot m$ below, you can conclude that $\overline{ml}$ is congruent to ______.

a. $\odot m$
b. $\overline{jr}$
c. $\overline{el}$
d. $\overline{ma}$

Accepted Answer

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A. $\odot M$

B. $\overline{JR}$

C. $\overline{EL}$

D. $\overline{MA}$

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Explanation:

Identify the given geometric elements

Apply the Equidistant Chords Theorem

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