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Find the value of x

Find the value of x-example-1

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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

RQ < PR < PQ

TV < UV < UT

ΔPQR~ΔUTV ⇒
(RQ)/(TV)=(PR)/(UV)


(8)/(x-3)=(14)/(x+6)\\\\8(x+6)=14(x-3)\\\\8x+48=14x-42\\\\48+42=14x-8x\\\\90=6x\\\\x=90:6=15

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