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Solve for x, question 14

Solve for x, question 14-example-1
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The ratio between the sides in this triangle is constant, since the two are congruent.

12/(x-3) = 16+12/(x + x-3) or 28/2x-3
Then cross multiply
24x-36 = 28x-84
48=4x
12=x
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