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what is the value of x? enter your answer in the box.

PLEASE HELP ASAP what is the value of x? enter your answer in the box.-example-1

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

We can use proportions to solve this problem. Put the side of the small triangle over the side of the large triangle.

9 15

------ = ----------

2x-1 3x

Using cross products

9*3x = 15(2x-1)

27x = 30x-15

Subtract 30x from each side

27x-30x = 30x-30x -15

-3x = -15

Divide by -3

-3x/-3 = -15x/-3

x = 5

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