Find the length of x?

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CW
Nov 18, 2017

x=9 units

Explanation:

recall that tangent segments to a circle from an external point are equal in length,
=> MR=MS=3, NS=NT=4, and PR=PT,
PR=PM+MR=10+3=13,
PT=PN+NT=x+4,
As PR=PT,
=> 13=x+4,
=> x=13-4=9 units

Cesareo R.
Nov 18, 2017

x=9

Explanation:

3+10=x+4 then x = 9

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