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User Slohrsh
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Answer:

PD = 30

Explanation:

2 secants intersect inside a circle the product of their parts are equal, that is

20(2x + 3) = 18(2x + 6) ← distribute both sides

40x + 60 = 36x + 108 ( subtract 36x from both sides )

4x + 60 = 108 ( subtract 60 from both sides )

4x = 48 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 12

Hence

PD = 2x + 6 = (2 × 12 ) + 6 = 24 + 6 = 30

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