Answer:
x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
The tangent- tangent angle WVU is half the difference of the measure of the intercepted arcs. , that is
5x + 17 = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] (37x + 5 - (23x - 5) )
5x + 17 = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] (37x + 5 - 23x + 5)
5x + 17 = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] (14x + 10) ← multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )
10x + 34 = 14x + 10 ( subtract 14x from both sides )
- 4x + 34 = 10 ( subtract 34 from both sides )
- 4x = - 24 ( divide both sides by - 4 )
x = 6
