In the given figure 

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XYZ is a secant and ZT is a tangent. What is the value of x.

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  2. 5
  3. 9
  4. 8

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Option 2 : 5
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Given :

XYZ and ZT are secant and tangent respectively for the same circle 

ZT = 6 cm, ZY = 4 cm and YX = x cm 

Concept used :

If PAB is a secant to a circle intersecting it at A and B and PT is a tangent then PA × PB = PT2

Calculations :

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By using the above concept,

⇒ ZX × ZY = ZT2

⇒ 4 × (YZ + XY) = 62

⇒ 4 ×  (4 + x) = 36 

⇒ 4 + x = 9 

⇒ x = 5 

∴ Length of x is 5 cm 

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