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Solve for x.
A. 1
B. 4
C. 7
D. 9

Solve for x. A. 1 B. 4 C. 7 D. 9-example-1
User Peric
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Answer:

B. 4

Explanation:

The product of segment lengths to the near and far circle intercepts is the same for both secants.

5(5 +(x-1)) = 4(4 +(x+2))

5(x +4) = 4(x +6) . . . . . simplify inside parentheses

5x +20 = 4x +24 . . . eliminate parentheses

x = 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 20+4x

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