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Please help me with this-example-1
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Answer:

p = 14

Explanation:

Side BD is common to both triangles. Moreover, the two triangles are congruent. This means that the side of length 7p is congruent with the side of length p + 84. Thus, 7p = p + 84, or 6p = 84, or p = 14.

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