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In the diagram below, two chords are intersecting. Find the value of x.

10
8
2x + 1
X+5

In the diagram below, two chords are intersecting. Find the value of x. 10 8 2x + 1 X-example-1
User DatsunBing
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

10 * (x + 5 ) = 8 * (2x + 1)

10x + 50 = 16x + 8

16x -10x = 50 - 8

6x = 42

x = 7

User Johanur Rahman
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The answer is 10 your welcome
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