Solve for X. Assume that lines which appear tangent are tangent

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Atif Shafi · Answer 1 · 2022-03-14T11:34:56+0000

Answer:

x = 16 and x = 15

Explanation:

Given 2 chords intersecting then the product of the parts of one chord is equal to the product of the parts of the other chord.

(3)

7x = 14 × 8 = 112 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 16

(1)

8x = 12 × 10 = 120 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 15