alleryIntersecting chords have segment lengths 2 cm, 12 cm and 3 cm, x cm. Find x.
A9 cm
B8 cm
C4 cm
D6 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 8 cm
The products are equal: 2 × 12 = 3x, so x = 8.
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