Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Given a tangent and a secant from an external point to the circle, then
The square of the tangent is equal to the product of the external part and the entire secant, that is
x² = 6(6 + 18) = 6 × 24 = 144 ( take the square root of both sides )
x = = 12
The area of triangle BMN is 124.7 square centimeter.
<h3>What are similar triangles?</h3>Similar triangles are triangles that their corresponding angles are equal and the ratio of their corresponding lengths are equal. They are often similar When at least Two angles are equal or The ratio of any corresponding lengths are same.
Analysis:
AB = AC = BC = 50cm
AH = AC/2 = 50/2 = 25cm
From Δ ABH, using Pythagoras theorem to find BH.
=
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=
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= 2500 - 625
= 1875
BH = = 43.3cm
ΔBMN and BHC are similar,
so, BM/BH = MN/HC
BM/43.3 = 12/25
25BM = 12 X 43.3
BM = 519.6/25 = 20.78cm
Area of ΔBMN
= 1/2(MN)(BM) = 1/2 x 12 x 20.78 = 124.7 square centimeter
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