Question

Find the value of X and BD

Answer 1

x = 2, BD = 13

Explanation:

Given 2 intersecting chords , then

The product of the parts of one chord is equal to the product of the parts of the other chord, that is

4(5x - 1) = 6 × 6 = 36 ( divide both sides by 4 )

5x - 1 = 9 ( add 1 to both sides )

5x = 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 2

Then

BD = 5x - 1 + 4 = 5(2) + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13