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Determine the value of X. Please explain the answer

Determine the value of X. Please explain the answer-example-1
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We have two lines from the same point.

These two lines are also tangents to same circle which implies that they are of the same length.

That is 2x - 1 = 9

2x = 9 +1 = 10

x =10/2

x = 5

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