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Find segment ET. Please and thank you​

Find segment ET. Please and thank you​-example-1

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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

Use the intersecting chord theorem:

RE*ET = UE*ES

Substitute values

21 (2x+2) = 30 (x+5)

Expand:

42x+42 = 30x + 150

transpose and simplify

42x-30x = 150 - 42

12x = 108

x = 9

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