Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 3:
Let LM = x
OK = KP = 12 units [Radii of circle K]
LN = LP = 8 units [Radii of circle L]
Therefore, KL = KP + PL
KL = 12 + 8
= 20 units
Step 4:
Since, ΔKOM and ΔLNM are the similar triangles,
By the property of two similar triangles, corresponding sides of these similar triangles will be proportional.
[tex]\frac{OK}{NL}=\frac{KM}{LM}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{12}{8}=\frac{x+20}{x}[/tex]
12x = 8(x + 20) [By cross multiplication]
12x = 8x + 160
12x - 8x = 160
4x = 160
x = 40
