9514 1404 393
Answer:
(b) 9
Step-by-step explanation:
The product of segment lengths to the near and far intersection with the circle is the same for both secants.
4(4+5) = 3(3+x) . . . . the above statement with numbers filled in
36 = 9 +3x . . . . . . . simplify
12 = 3 +x . . . . . . . . divide by 3
9 = x . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 3
