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Solve for x. (PLEASE HELP)

Solve for x. (PLEASE HELP)-example-1
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

The parallel lines divide the sides proportionally. So, we can write the equation ...

x/4 = (x +3)/6

3x = 2(x +3) . . . . . multiply by 12

x = 6 . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 2x

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