Question

Find the value of p in the figure below.

Answer 1

@sammixboo

Answer 2

@UnkleRhaukus

Answer 3

Are those numbers for the angels? or for the line segments?

Answer 4

i dont know thats all the info they gave me

Answer 5

i think its for the segments

Answer 6

hmm, i really don't know how to do this

Answer 7

do u know anyone who can help?

Answer 8

@Hero

Answer 9

This question is from properties of chords just incase u didnt know

Answer 10

oh, those lines are cords,

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

The property is
mn = cd

where in this case
m = 4
n = 4.5
c = 6
d = 2p - 3

Answer 13

oh so do i multiply those together?

Answer 14

Yes, multiply and solve for p

Answer 15

4(4.5) = 6(2p = 3)
18 = 12p - 18
36 = 12p
p = 3

Answer 16

is this correct ?

Answer 17

Looks right.

Answer 18

ok thanks