Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Comment

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