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A. 12
b. 14
c. 8
d. 6

A. 12 b. 14 c. 8 d. 6-example-1
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Answer:

d. 6

Explanation:

The product of lengths to the near and far intersection points is the same for both secants:

PB×PA = PD×PC

We can use this relation to solve for x, then use the value of x to find PD.

7×12 = (3x)(7x)

4 = x² . . . . . . . . . divide by 21

2 = x . . . . . . . . . . take the square root

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PD = 3x = 3·2

PD = 6

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