Question

Please answer if the steps written out i'm bad in algebra.

http://gyazo.com/c6bf10f14974e6137cb764a142a4962c

Answer 1

The angle formed by two secants drawn to a circle from an outside point is equal to (1/2) the difference of the intercepted arcs. See attachment for visual.

Answer 2

In this problem,

4x = (1/2) * [ (9x + 26) - 35]

That is the equation you need to solve for x. @Skydog07

Answer 3

@Skydog07 Post what you get, okay?

Answer 4

I got 9

Answer 5

@Directrix

Answer 6

Let me see what I get.

Answer 7

Yes, x = 9 is what I get, too.

Answer 8

Yay thank you!

Answer 9

You are welcome, Skydog.