alleryTwo chords cross; segments are 3, 8, 4, x cm. Find x.
A12 cm
B6 cm
C8 cm
D5 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 6 cm
Intersecting chord products match: 3 × 8 = 4x, giving x = 6.
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