Hi there!
Since ST is a tangent to the circle, we can use the relationship: tangent squared = external secant segment x entire secant segment.
WORK:
(I will be using x in place of ST)
x^2 = 7(23 + 7)
x^2 = 7(30)
x^2 = 210
x = squareroot(210) or approximately 14.5 inches
Hope this helps!! :)
Answer:
x = 2/9 (or = 0.222)
Step-by-step explanation:
1/x + 1/(3x) =6 (multiply both sides by 3x)
(1/x) (3x) + [1/(3x)](3x) =6 (3x)
3 + 1 = 18x
4 = 18x
x = 4/18
x = 2/9 (or = 0.222)