Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 32

Step-by-step explanation:

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

(x+18) * 18 = 30^2

(x+18) * 18 = 900

Divide each side by 18

(x+18) * 18/18 = 900/18

(x+18)  = 50

Subtract 18 from each side

x+18-18 = 50-18

x=32

Answer:

50

Step-by-step explanation:

tangent-secant theorem