Answer:
x = 9
Explanation:
4(5 + 4) = 3(x + 3) => Intersecting secants theorem
4(9) = 3(x + 3)
Open bracket by applying distributive property
36 = 3x + 9
Subtract 9 from each side
36 - 9 = 3x + 9 - 9
27 = 3x
Divide both sides by 3
27/3 = 3x/3
9 = x
x = 9