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Value of x in a rhombus . 5×+16=9×-32

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanations:

Note that:

All the sides of a rhombus are equal

NR = 5x + 16

RQ = 9x - 32

Since all the sides of a rhombus are equal:

NR = RQ

5x + 16 = 9x - 32

Collect like terms

9x - 5x = 16 + 32

4x = 48

Divide both sides by 4

4x / 4 = 48/4

x = 12

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