Answer:
First question 8
Second question 10
Step-by-step explanation:
First question
The general formula for both secants is the entire length * the external segment.
Using an example, it is 3*(13 + 3) = 3*16
The other secant will be 4*(x + 4)
These two are equal
4(x + 4) = 3 * 16
4(x + 4) = 48 Divide by 4
x + 4 = 12 Subtract 4 from both sides
x = 8
Second Question
8(x + 8) = 6(6 + 18)
8x + 64 = 6(24)
8x + 64 = 144 Subtract 64
8x = 80 Divide by 8
x = 80 /8
x = 10
