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What is the value of x if AP and BP are tangent segments
AP = 10x - 15 and BP = 7x + 3

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If AP and BP are tangent segments connected outside of the circle at point "P" then AP = BP so,
10x - 15 = 7x + 3
3x = 18
x = 6


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