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Question:
Triangle [MATH]WXY[/MATH] has side lengths [MATH]XY = 14[/MATH] and [MATH]WX = 8[/MATH]. The tangent to the circumcircle of triangle [MATH]WXY[/MATH] at [MATH]X[/MATH] is drawn, and the line through [MATH]W[/MATH] that is parallel to this tangent intersects [MATH]\overline{XY}[/MATH] at [MATH]Z.[/MATH] Find [MATH]YZ.[/MATH]
I'm pretty sure that I have to use similar triangles, but I can't find equal angles that would help.
I would appreciate some guidance, thanks.
Triangle [MATH]WXY[/MATH] has side lengths [MATH]XY = 14[/MATH] and [MATH]WX = 8[/MATH]. The tangent to the circumcircle of triangle [MATH]WXY[/MATH] at [MATH]X[/MATH] is drawn, and the line through [MATH]W[/MATH] that is parallel to this tangent intersects [MATH]\overline{XY}[/MATH] at [MATH]Z.[/MATH] Find [MATH]YZ.[/MATH]
I'm pretty sure that I have to use similar triangles, but I can't find equal angles that would help.
I would appreciate some guidance, thanks.