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  • 04-04-2018
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Two chords intersect with the measures shown in the drawing
What is the value of x?

Two chords intersect with the measures shown in the drawing What is the value of x class=

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MsEHolt MsEHolt
  • 13-04-2018
x = 10.

The intersecting chords theorem states that the product of the segments formed by two intersecting chords are equal.  This gives us

6*x = 12*5
6x = 60

Divide both sides by 6:
6x/6 = 60/6
x = 10
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