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Question: Solve for x.

Question: Solve for x.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

(whole secant) x (external part) = (tangent)^2

(14+18)* 18 = x^2

32*18 = x^2

576 = x^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(576) = sqrt(x^2)

24 =x

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