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Find the value of x.

Find the value of x.-example-1

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

The product of the lengths of the segments of one chord equals the product of the segments of the other.

9*5 = x*5x

45 = 5x^2

Divide each side by 5

45/5 = 5x^2/5

9 = x^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(9) = sqrt(x^2)

3 =x

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