Question

What is the value of X

Answer 1

If x=6 and y=3 is 9_______________________________________

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The product of the external part times the entire secant of one secant is equal to the external part times the entire secant of the other secant, that is

(x + 4)(x + 5) = (x + 1)(x + 12) ← distribute factors on both sides

x² + 9x + 20 = x² + 13x + 12 ( subtract x² from both sides )

9x + 20 = 13x + 12 ( subtract 13x from both sides )

- 4x + 20 = 12 ( subtract 20 from both sides )

- 4x = - 8 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x = 2