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Intersection between Tangent and Secant

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Question

Find $x$ in the adjoining figure.

1.6 c m

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2.2 c m

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3 c m

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2.6 c m

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Solution

The correct option is B $2.2 c m$
For a circle When tangent and secant are drawn from the same point
$P T^{2} = P A \times P B ⟹ 36 = 5 (5 + x) ⟹ x = 2.2 cm$

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