1. To solve this problem and find the value of BP, you must apply the "Intersecting chords theorem".
2. You have that:
AP=3.5 in
PC=6 in
DP=4 in
3. Then, by applying the "Intersecting chord theorem", you have:
(AP)(PC)=(BP)(DP)
4. When you substitute the values into (AP)(PC)=(BP)(DP), you obtain:
(3.5 in)(6 in)/BP(4 in)
5. Now, you must clear BP. Then:
(3.5 in)(6 in)/4 in=BP
21 in^2/4 in=BP
6. Therefore, the value of BP is:
BP=5.25 in
