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Help me figure out x= 2, 6, 3.75

Help me figure out x= 2, 6, 3.75-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

The product of secant lengths to the near and far circle intercepts is the same for both secants:

3 · (3+5) = 4 · (4+x)

24 = 4(4 +x) . . . . simplify

6 = 4 +x . . . . . . . .divide by 4

2 = x . . . . . . . . . subtract 4

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