Question

Solve for x. Assume that lines which appear tangent are tangent.

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Answer 1

Yes the answer is 48.

Answer 2

48

Explanation:

By intersecting tangent and secant theorem:

`27(27 + x) = {45}^(2) \\ 729 + 27x = 2025 \\ 27x = 2025 - 729 \\ 27x = 1296 \\ x = (1296)/(27) \\ x = 48`