Question

In the figure below, the segments are tangent to the circle and CD = 3x-2 and ED = 5x - 8.

Find CD.

Answer 1

Answer: CD is 3

Explanation:

CD and ED are the same length, so set up an equation where they equal each other and solve for x.

3x-2=5x-8

-2=2x-8

6=2x

6/2=2x2

x=3