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Solve for x using the secant lines

Solve for x using the secant lines-example-1
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Answer:

x ≈ 2.3

Explanation:

given 2 intersecting chords inside a circle, then the product of the parts of one chord is equal to the product of the parts of the other chord, that is

15x = 5 × 7 = 35 ( divide both sides by 15 )

x ≈ 2.3 ( to the nearest tenth )

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