Question

Find x. Assume that segments that appear tangent are tangent.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of line segments joining a common point to tangents are always equal.

RS = RQ = 2

PW = PQ = 3

x = PQ + QR = 3 + 2 = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Finding lengths of the unmarked sides:

PQ = PW = 3

QR = 2

VW = 6

ST = 9    ( because  in each case lines drawn from a point outside a circle as tangents to the circle are congruent)

S0 x = PQ + QR

= 3 + 2

= 5.