Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

4(5 + 4) = 3(x + 3) => Intersecting secants theorem

4(9) = 3(x + 3)

Open bracket by applying distributive property

36 = 3x + 9

Subtract 9 from each side

36 - 9 = 3x + 9 - 9

27 = 3x

Divide both sides by 3

27/3 = 3x/3

9 = x

x = 9