Note
Tangents from an external point to a circle's circumference are equal.
So
WZ = WX
WZ = 5a + 12
WX = 7a + 5
7a + 5 = 5a + 12 Subtract 5 from both sides.
7a = 5a + 12 - 5
7a = 5a + 7 Subtract 5a from both sides.
7a - 5a = 7
2a = 7 Divide by 2
a = 7/2
a = 3.5
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we need to isolate y.
1. Subtract 12x from both sides.
-9y=-12x+135
2. Divide by -9 in order to isolate y.
3. Understand that perpendicular equations' slopes are opposite and reciprocal to the original equation. The slope of the original equation is , so the reciprocal and opposite (flip and change the sign) slope would be .
Answer:
3/2x - 2
Step-by-step explanation: