Question

Find the value of x.3 cm5 cmх.6cmy2 cm3 cmx= [?] cmEnter a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Using the intersecting chords theorem it follows:

`5* x=6*3`

Solve the equation for x

`\begin{gathered} x=(18)/(5) \\ x=3.6 \end{gathered}`

Therefore the value of x is 3.6