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Answer:

x= 10

Explanation:

(whole secant) x (external part) = (whole secant) x (external part)

(8+x) * 8 = (9+-3+x) * 9

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

Distribute

64+8x=9x+54

Subtract 8x from each side

64 = x+54

Subtract 54 from each side

10 =x

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