Find X segment of circles

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Answer:

x = 88/45

Explanation:

square of tangent segment = produce of entire secant and segment of secant outside circle

(GH)² = GS × GW

(13)² = 9(5x + 9)

169 = 45x + 81

45x = 88

x = 88/45

JGeerWM answered Nov 26, 2022

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