Question

Find the values of x and v. Assume that the segments that look tangent to a circle are tangent. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

Answer 1

a.x = 5
v = 8

b. x = 62
v = 13

c. x = 27
v = 11

d. x = 12
v = 9

Answer 2

PLEASE HELP

Answer 3

is this a test or just homework?

Answer 4

homework

Answer 5

it's practice for a test

Answer 6

You're sure...because if this is a test it is against the rules of this site to give you answers.

Answer 7

I promise it is.

Answer 8

I don't cheat.

Answer 9

Can somebody please help me though? I don't understand this.

Answer 10

Ok, I'll help you. Ok?

Answer 11

Thank you so much

Answer 12

similar triangles to find x

Answer 13

The secant lines are labeled 8 and 18, and x and 12. See those?

Answer 14

12*x = 8*18 solve for x.

Answer 15

12x = 144
Solve for x.

Answer 16

So, x+12.

Answer 17

x=12 sorry

Answer 18

yep

Answer 19

that's right. Now that you know x, what is the length of the whole side 12 + x?

Answer 20

Uh.... 24?

Answer 21

The formula you need now is this one:

Answer 22

and yes, it is 24. The formula is as follows: