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Find the value of The X

Find the value of The X-example-1

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\large\boxed{x = 3.6}

We can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve, where:

CT² = CP² + PT²

Thus:

CT² = 5² + 7²

CT² = 74

CT = √74 = 8.60

To solve for x, we must subtract the radius from CT to solve:

x = CT - 5

8.6 - 5 = 3.6

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