The formula for two secants is:
(A+B)*B = (C+D)*D
In the picture :
A = 5
B = 3
C = X
D = 4
(5 +3) * 3 = (X +4)*4
Use distributive property:
24 = 4x + 16
Subtract 16 from both sides:
4x = 8
Divide both sides by 4:
X = 8/4
X = 2
There are 17 thirds in 5 4/6
Answer:
Is there an English translation?
Yes the great angle chase is overpowered
That is the Community Property of Multiplication.
Hope that helps :)