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If two tangents of ☉X meet at the external point Z, find x.

A. 8
B. 12
C. 6
D. 4

If two tangents of ☉X meet at the external point Z, find x. A. 8 B. 12 C. 6 D. 4-example-1

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Tangents to a point make congruent segments; geometry part done.

2x + 1 = x + 5

x = 4

Answer: D. 4

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