Answer:
2.5
Explanation:
The computation of the XW is shown below
As triangle UVX is a right angle
So
VU^2 = XU^2 - VX^2
VU^2 = 15.7^2 - 8.5^2
VU^2 = 246.49 - 72.25
VU^2 = 174.24
VU = 13.2
As VU = WX because of same point tangent
NOw XW is
= UX - UW
= 15.7 - 13.2
= 2.5