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Answer:

(b) 9

Explanation:

The product of segment lengths to the near and far intersection with the circle is the same for both secants.

4(4+5) = 3(3+x) . . . . the above statement with numbers filled in

36 = 9 +3x . . . . . . . simplify

12 = 3 +x . . . . . . . . divide by 3

9 = x . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 3

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