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Find xAssume that segments that appear tangent are tangent

Find xAssume that segments that appear tangent are tangent-example-1
User ScotterC
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Explanation:

I assume the length that got cut off is 18.

Use Pythagorean theorem:

x² + 36² = (x + 18)²

x² + 1296 = x² + 36x + 324

972 = 36x

x = 27

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