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Please help find the value of x
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Please help find the value of x

Please help find the value of x-example-1
User Sergei Nikitin
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Since DE is parallel to AC and it intersects the 2 sides, then

It divides AB and BC proportionally, that is


(x+2)/(x) =
(3)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

3x = 2(x + 2)\

3x = 2x + 4 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

x = 4

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