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Use the side spittler theorem to find x given that PQ |BC

Use the side spittler theorem to find x given that PQ |BC-example-1
User Adam Plumb
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Hey...here is the answer to ur question.....
Given:PQ||BC
AP=8
AQ=11
QC=18
PB=x
To find :x
Solution: since,PQ||BC
=>AP/PB=AQ/QC (B.P.T)
=>8/x=12/18
=>144=12x
=>12=x
Hope This helps u......
User Francesco Lisandro
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18/12 = x/8

12x = 8 * 18

x = 8 * 1.5

x = 12

Answer: C. 12

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