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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

Based on the two secants intersecting theorem, thus, we have:

(x + 5)*5 = (38 + 2)2

5x + 25 = (40)2

5x + 25 = 80

5x = 80 - 25 (subtraction property of equality)

5x = 55

Divide both sides by 5

x = 11

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