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Find the value of x.

Find the value of x.-example-1
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The general formula for a tangent and secant is

tangent^2 = external segment * full length of the secant.

Givens

tangent length = x

external segment = 7

secant length = 7+ 21

Formula

x^2 = 7 * (7 + 21) Remove brackets

x^2 = 7 * 28 Combine

x^2 = 196 Take the square root of both sides

√x^2 = √196

x = 14

Answer: x = 14

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