Question

Segments TR and TS are tangent from the same exterior point T. Find the value of x incircle P.14.3R9.82x + 3U12.822.619.6S

Answer 1

The length of tangents drawn from any external common point are equal in length. So,

`2x+3=22.6`

Simplify the equation for x.

`\begin{gathered} 2x+3=22.6 \\ 2x=22.6-3 \\ x=(19.6)/(2) \\ =9.8 \end{gathered}`

So value of x is 9.8.