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  • 25-05-2021
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Solve for x in the diagram below.

Solve for x in the diagram below class=

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  • 25-05-2021

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

The parallel lines divide the sides of the triangle in proportion, that is

[tex]\frac{20-8}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{6}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{12}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{6}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

8x = 72 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 9

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