What is the value of n? Enter your answer in the box. n = cm Circle with two intersecting chords forming an x shape in the circle. The top left side of the x shape is labeled 4 centimeters. The top right side of the x shape is labeled 3 centimeters. The bottom left side of the x is labeled n. The bottom right side of the x is labeled 6 centimeters.

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Annalise Morse

17 February, 22:55

What is the value of n? Enter your answer in the box. n = cm Circle with two intersecting chords forming an x shape in the circle. The top left side of the x shape is labeled 4 centimeters. The top right side of the x shape is labeled 3 centimeters. The bottom left side of the x is labeled n. The bottom right side of the x is labeled 6 centimeters.

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Ashleigh · Answer 1

n = 8 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the intersecting theorem, A*B=C*D is always equal as no matter where the chords intersect.

In this case, A=4, B=6, C=3 and D=n hence

4*6 = 3*n

24=3 n

24/3 = n

8 = n