Question

1) Find x.
2x - 8
X - 3
5
3

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Corresponding segments are proportional, so ...

(2x -8)/5 = (x -3)/3

3(2x -8) = 5(x -3) . . . multiply by 15

6x -24 = 5x -15 . . . . eliminate parentheses

x = 9 . . . . . . add 24-5x