x= 10, NL= 8 , NP = 12
A secant is a line that intersects a curve at a minimum of two distinct points.
Using secant theorem,
NL* NM = NP* NO
(3+5)*3 = (2+x)*2
24= (2+x)*2
12= 2+x
x= 12-2
x= 10
So, NP= 2+x
NP = 12
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