157k views
2 votes
What is the answer to this math problem with full work

What is the answer to this math problem with full work-example-1
User Jens Peter
by
4.3k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

x = 5

MP = 38

Step-by-step explanation:

The perpendicular bisector chord theorem states that the diameter that is perpendicular to a chord in a circle would divide the chord into two equal segments.

Therefore:

5x - 6 = 2x + 9

Collect like terms

5x - 2x = 6 + 9

3x = 15

x = 15/3

x = 5

✔️Find length of MP

MP = (5x - 6) + (2x + 9)

Plug in the value of x

MP = (5*5 - 6) + (2*5 + 9)

MP = 19 + 19

MP = 38

User Rick Stanley
by
4.4k points