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Solve for x. Enter you answer in the box.

Solve for x. Enter you answer in the box.-example-1
User Gui Silva
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

AD is a midline segment and divides EB and EC in the same proportion, that is


(EA)/(AB) =
(ED)/(DC)

Substituting in values gives


(16)/(x+2) =
(12)/(24) =
(1)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

5x + 2 = 32 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 6

User Ken DeLong
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