Answer:
x=4
Step-by-step explanation:
(whole secant) x (external part) = (whole secant) x (external part)
(6+x) * 6 =(5+x+3) *5
(6+x) * 6 =(x+8) *5
Distribute
36+6x = 5x+40
Subtract 5x from each side
36+6x-5x = 5x-5x+40
36+x = 40
Subtract 36 from each side
36+x-36 = 40-36
x = 4
