Question

X = 16 18 34 can someone explain please?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

(whole secant) x (external part) = (tangent)^2

(x+2) * 2 = 6^2

2(x+2) = 36

Divide each side by 2

x+2 = 18

Subtract 2

x+2-2 = 18-2

x = 16

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

According to tangent-secant Theorem:

(Tangent)² = (External Part of the secant)(Whole Secant)

(6)² = (2)(2+x)

36 = 4+2x

Subtracting 4 from both sides

36-4 = 2x

=> 2x = 32

Dividing both sides by 2

=> x = 16