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Somebody help. I can’t figure this question out. thanks

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21 / 30 = 14 / 14 + x

30 * 14 = 420

21 * 14 + x = 294 + 21x

420 = 294 + 21x

420 - 294 = 126

126 = 21x

126 / 21 = 6

x = 6

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The large triangle and the smaller one are similar. Comparing long sides to short ones, we get
.. (30 mm)/(21 mm) = (14 mm +x)/(14 mm)
.. (14 mm)*10/7 = 14 mm +x
.. (14 mm)*(10/7 -1) = x
.. (14 mm)*(3/7) = x = 6 mm

The value of x is 6 mm.
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