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Find the value of x . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

Find the value of x . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .-example-1
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Explanation:

For intersecting chords ....the products of each set of segments is equal

8 * 6 = x * x+8

48 = x^2 + 8x

x^2 + 8x -48 = 0

( x +12)(x-4) = 0 shows the value of x = 4 ( -12 will not work)

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