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The question is to find x​

The question is to find x​-example-1

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Answer:

x =5

Explanation:

Tangents from same external point have equal length.

KJ = LJ

4x - 1 = 2x + 9

Add 1 to both sides

4x = 2x + 9 + 1

4x = 2x + 10

Subtract '2x' from both side

4x - 2x = 10

2x= 10

Divide both sides by 2

x = 10/2

x = 5

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