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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

DE is parallel to AC and intersects the other 2 sides, thus divides those 2 sides in proportion, that is


(6)/(4) =
(x+1)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

6x = 4(x + 1) , that is

6x = 4x + 4 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

2x = 4 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 2

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