Question

PLEASE HELP
Solve for x:

x =

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

You want the length of the tangent segment x in the given figure.

Secant relation

The square of the tangent length is equal to the product of lengths RB and RA:

RG² = RB·RA

x² = 8(8+24) = 8·32 = 256

x = √256 = 16

The length x is 16 units.