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Solve for x

Please help! Solve for x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

The product of lengths to the two circle intercepts are the same for each secant.

7(7+9) = (8x)(8x+6x)

112 = 112x² . . . simplify

1 = x² . . . . . . divide by 112

x = 1 . . . . . . . take the square root (segment lengths are positive)

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