Question

I need help so bad this makes no sence

Answer 1

Math really can seem hopeless at times, can it? I can't recall the number of times that I've given up on math, but enough about me! There is a certain theorem in Geometry that states that the angle formed by two secant segments, 9x-5, is equal to half the difference between the intercepted arcs (64 and 158). I know this might sound extraterrestrial, but bear with me! Here is what it would look like in numerical form.

angle formed by secant segments = (1/2) (big intercepted arc - small intercepted arc)
(9x - 5) = (1/2)(158 - 64)
9x - 5 = (1/2)(94)
9x - 5 = 47
9x = 52
x = 52/9 or 5 7/9