Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 19.

Explanation:

By the tangent - secant theorem:

BD^2 = AB * EB

so:

8^2 = (x - 7 + 4) * 4

4(x - 3) = 64

4x - 12 = 64

4x = 64 + 12 = 76

x = 76/4

= 19.