A circle has a diameter ZX and a chord WY. The diameter ZX is 26 cm long, and the chord WY is 24 cm long. They intersect at point M inside the circle. If the length of segment ZM is 6 cm, then what is the difference between the lengths of segments WM and MY (in cm)?

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