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What is x? I have been having trouble with these

What is x? I have been having trouble with these-example-1
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

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

(6+x) * 6 =(5+x+3) *5

(6+x) * 6 =(x+8) *5

Distribute

36+6x = 5x+40

Subtract 5x from each side

36+6x-5x = 5x-5x+40

36+x = 40

Subtract 36 from each side

36+x-36 = 40-36

x = 4

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