Question

Please help and show work

Answer 1

Explanation:

x=4

tangent lines from the same point to a circle are congruent in length, so we can say that

5x+8 = 8x-4

5x -5x +8 = 8x - 5x -4

8 = 3x - 4

8+4 = 3x -4 + 4

3x = 12

3x/3 = 12/3

x=4