Answer:
15
Step-by-step explanation:
(whole secant) x (external part) = (tangent)^2
(5+x) * 5 = 10^2
Distribute
25 +5x = 100
Subtract 25 from each side
25-25 +5x = 100-25
5x= 75
Divide by 5
5x/5 = 75/5
x = 15
This is a proportion problem
3/10= 12/x
Now cross multiply and divide
12 x 10= 120
120/3= 40
Answer is 40
The time before they will arrive together next is given by the LCM of 16 and 18 which is 144 minutes
2:55 PM + 2 h 24 minutes = 5.19 PM
Its B
