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PLEASE HELP, solve for X

PLEASE HELP, solve for X-example-1
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Answer:

27

Explanation:

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

(48+x) * 48 = 60^2

(48+x)48=3600

Divide each side by 48

48+x =75

Subtract 48

48+x-48 = 75-48

x =27

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