Problem

In circle G,GH=6 and mHGI=90. Find the length of HI. Express your answer as a fraction times π.

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3. Calculate HI: HI2=GI2GH2 and HI=GI2GH2

Steps

Step 1 :1. Use the theorem that the angle subtended by a diameter in a circle is always a right angle: Since mHGI=90, we know that GI is a diameter.

Step 2 :2. Use the Pythagorean theorem on right triangle HGI: GH2+HI2=GI2

Step 3 :3. Calculate HI: HI2=GI2GH2 and HI=GI2GH2

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