Question

What is the value of n?

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n =

m

Circle with two intersecting chords forming an x shape in the circle. The top left side of the x shape is labeled 5 meters. The top right side of the x shape is labeled 2 meters. The bottom left side of the x is labeled 15 meters.The bottom right side of the x is labeled n.

Answer 1

n=6

Explanation:

Consider the diagram below

Using the Theorem of Intersecting Chords

AE X ED= BE X EC

5 X n = 2 X 15

5n =30

n= 30/5 = 6