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  • 16-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solvę for x. Assume that lines which appear tangent are tangent.
5
x-3
x-1
5
07
10
O 8

Solvę for x Assume that lines which appear tangent are tangent 5 x3 x1 5 07 10 O 8 class=

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weirdomaster weirdomaster
  • 25-07-2020

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

Use secant-tangent product theorem.

1. Set up the equation

(x-3)(x-3+5) = (x-1)²

2. Solve

(x-3)(x+2) = (x²-2x+1)

(x²-x-6) = (x²-2x+1)

3. Solve for x

Subtract x² from both sides

-x-6 = -2x+1

Add 2x and 6 to both sides

x = 7

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