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Solve for x (show all steps)

Solve for x (show all steps)-example-1

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The formula for two secants is:

(A+B)*B = (C+D)*D

In the picture :

A = 5

B = 3

C = X

D = 4

(5 +3) * 3 = (X +4)*4

Use distributive property:

24 = 4x + 16

Subtract 16 from both sides:

4x = 8

Divide both sides by 4:

X = 8/4

X = 2

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