Question

Solve for x.
17
6
15

Answer 1

x = 11

Explanation:

Use the Secant-Secant Product Theorem. This theorem states that if two secants intersect in the exterior of a circle, then the products of the lengths of one secant segment and its external segment equal the products of the lengths of the other secant segment and its external segment. \

Use formula : (whole*outside = whole*outside)

1. Formula

WO = WO

2. Substitute variables and setup equation

7(x+7) = 6(6+15)

3. Simplify and remove parentheses

7x+49 = 126

4. Isolate and solve for (x)

7x = 77

x = 11

Answer: 11

Answer 2

Given:

The figure of circle and two secants from an external point.

To find:

The value of x.

Solution:

According to intersecting secant theorem: If two secants (I and II) intersect each other outside the circle then

(I secant) × (external segment of I) = (II secant) × (external segment of II)

Using the intersecting secant theorem, we get

`7(7+x)=6(6+15)`

`49+7x=36+90`

`7x=126-49`

`7x=77`

Divide both sides by 7.

`x=(77)/(7)`

`x=11`

Therefore, the value of x is 11.