Question

Secant and Tangent Angles in circles. Solve for x.​

Answer 1

Answer: x = 0.6

Step-by-step explanation: i dont want to explain the math i did because it already took up too much time. but im pretty sure that its the right answer. after i got 0.6, i plugged it back into the equation to check and it worked

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 17 = 1/2[(73x + 5) - (23x - 5)]

5x + 17 = 1/2[37x + 5 - 23x + 5]

5x + 17 = 1/2[14x + 10]

5x + 17 = 1/2 * 2(7x + 5)

5x + 17 = 7x + 5

5x - 17x = 5 - 17

-12x = - 12

x = - 12/-12

x = 1