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Determine which type of segments are in the picture below. Based on the properties above, explain how to solve for x. Give as much detail as possible

Determine which type of segments are in the picture below. Based on the properties-example-1
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Answer/Explanation:

The type of segments given in the picture are called secants.

The two secants meet at a point (A) outside the circle.

✅Thus, based on the secant -secant theorem:

AB*BC = AD*DE

AB = 4

BC = 8

AD = 3

DE = x

Plug in the values

4*8 = 3*x

32 = 3x

Divide both sides by 3

32/3 = x

10.67 = x

x = 10.67

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