5:2 is the simplest form becuase it cant be divided into smaller numbers anymore.
2:5 wouldnt work because thats saying that there are 2 shirts for every 5 pants when its 5 shirts for every 2 pants.
To find out the answer, we would have to try and divide all the numbers.
Answer:
11. x = -3+√37 ≈ 3.08276
12. x = 11.2
13. x = -6 +6√5 ≈ 7.41641
Step-by-step explanation:
In each case, the relation of interest is ...
(distance to circle near) × (distance to circle far) = (distance to circle near) × (distance to circle far)
When there is only one point of intersection of the secant with the circle—because it is a tangent—then the product is the square of the length of the tangent.
11. 2(2+12) = x(x +6)
x² +6x -28 = 0
(x +3)² -37 = 0
x = -3+√37 ≈ 3.08276
12. 5(5+x) = 9(9)
5x +25 = 81
x = 56/5 = 11.2
13. x(x +12) = 12(12)
x² +12x -144 = 0
(x +6)² -180 = 0
x = -6 +√180 ≈ 7.41641
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<em>Comment on this secant rule</em>
This rule turns out to apply whether the point of intersection of the secant lines is outside the circle (as in these problems) or inside the circle (as in problem 9). The product of the two distances from the point of intersection to the circle is a constant for a given pair of intersecting secants/chords.
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
