Question

Can you do problem 9 with steps

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Two tangent segments drawn to a circle from the same point outside the circle are congruent.

7x - 3 = 5x + 5

Subtract 5x from both sides.

2x - 3 = 5

Add 3 to both sides.

2x = 8

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 4