Question

assume lines which appear to be tangent are tangent.
find \\(x\\). write your answer as a decimal.
\\(x = \\)

Explanation:

Set up the Tangent-Secant Theorem equation

$$ 13^2 = 19.4 \cdot (19.4 - x) $$

Solve for x

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Round to the nearest tenth

$$ x \approx 10.7 $$

Answer:

\(x = 10.7\)