Question

Solve for X
(Heres the picture of the problem)


Pls help I’m so clueless

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

4 *(4+x) = 2 * (2+20)

Distribute

16+4x =2*22

16+4x = 44

Subtract 16 from each side

16+4x-16 = 44-16

4x=28

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 =28/4

Answer 2

x =7

Explanation:

Secant-Secant Formula:

(whole secant) x (external part) = (whole secant) x (external part)

4 *(4+x) = 2 * (2+20)

Distribute

16+4x =2*22

16+4x = 44

Subtract 16 from each side

16+4x-16 = 44-16

4x=28

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 =28/4

x=7