Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 27

Explanation:

(whole secant) * (external part) = (tangent)^2

(x+48)* 48 = 60^2

(x+48)* 48 = 3600

Divide each side by 48

x+48 =75

Subtract 48 from each side

x = 75-48

x=27