Clock-Wise Poser

If X squared minutes past 7 o'clock
is the same as
seven times X minutes before 8 o'clock,
how much is X?

As a clue let it be known X's value is a number between 1 and 10.

How quickly can you get the answer?

It's a good way to lose track of time.

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