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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

Given that the line segment is an angle bisector then the following ratios are equal


(42)/(78) =
(6x-1)/(10x+5), that is


(7)/(13) =
(6x-1)/(10x+5) ( cross- multiply )

13(6x - 1) = 7(10x +5) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

78x - 13 = 70x + 35 ( subtract 70x from both sides )

8x - 13 = 35 ( add 13 to both sides )

8x = 48 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 6

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