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How can I solve for X

How can I solve for X-example-1
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Answer:

x = 3.75

Explanation:

  • Both segments in the circle are secants and since they're intersecting, we can find x by applying the property of intersecting secants.
  • This property states that if two secants intersect in the interior of a circle, then the product of one secant segment and its exterior segment equals the product of the other secant segment and its exterior segment.

In this case, the product of 5 and 3 equals the product of x and 4:

5 * 3 = x * 4

(15 = 4x) / 4

x = 3.75

Thus, x = 3.75.

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