Question

Solve for x. Help me out because I haven’t been paying attention all year pt.2

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

(whole secant) x (external part) = (tangent)^2

(24+3) * 3 = x^2

27*3 = x^2

81 = x^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(81) = sqrt(x^2)

9 =x