Answer:
[tex]x = 17[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the two tangent theory, tangent MN and tangent NP, which are both from point N, are congruent.
That is, [tex]x + 4 = 21[/tex]
Solve for x
[tex]x + 4 = 21[/tex]
Subtract 4 from both sides
[tex]x + 4 - 4 = 21 - 4[/tex]
[tex]x = 17[/tex]
