Answer:
3 Units
Step-by-step explanation:
Secant RM intersects secant RN at point R.
The secants intersects the circle at points P and Q respectively as seen in the diagram.
To determine the length of RQ, we use the Theorem of Intersecting Secants.
Applying this on the diagram, we have:
RP x RN=RQ X RM
4(4+5)=RQ(RQ+9)
Let the length of RQ=x
[tex]4*9=x^2+9x\\36=x^2+9x\\x^2+9x-36=0\\x^2+12x-3x-36=0\\x(x+12)-3(x+12)=0\\(x+12)(x-3)=0\\x+12=0$ x-3=0\\x=-12 or x=3\\Since x cannot be negative$\\x=|RQ|=3[/tex]
Therefore, length of RQ=3 Units
