Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
The tangent line has length "x + 8"
The secant line has length "x + 6 + 5", where
5 is the inner part
x + 6 is the outer part
Now,
the secant-tangent theorem tells us that square of the tangent line is equal to the outer segment of secant line multiplied by length of whole secant line.
So, we can say:

We can solve for x shown below:

The value of x is -2
Answer:
No
Step-by-step explanation:
Neither 4 or 7 is a solution to both equations
6 I think because 6•3=18, 6•7=42, and 6•2=12
Given:
Base of a right triangle = 7 in
Height of a right triangle = a
Hypotenuse = 16 in
To find:
The length of side a.
Solution:
Using Pythagoras theorem:



Subtract 49 from both sides.


Taking square root on both sides, we get
a = 14.4
The length of side a is 14.4 in.