Question

Solve for x. Assume that lines which appear tangent

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Join line EG with a straight edge.

Put a point in the middle of the circle.

Call it O.

GO and EO form a central angle.

GOE = 120 degrees

Any point on the circumference of a circle that is on the same side of EG as the peak of the central angle = 1/2 the central angle. It's much easier to do this with an example

Arc EOG = 120 degrees.       The Central angle = the arc.

EFG = 1/2 EOG

EFG = 1/2 120

EFG = 60

11x + 5 = 60                           Given

     -5       -5                           Subtract 5 from both sides.

11x        = 55                           Divide by 11

x = 55/11

x = 5