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Solve for x. Please show work.

Solve for x. Please show work.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

This is referred to as the secant- secant theorem

When 2 secants are drawn from an external point to a circle, then the following equation exists

outside × whole = outside × whole

4(4 + x) = 3(3 + 5)

16 + 4x = 24 ( subtract 16 from both sides )

4x = 8 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 2


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