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Find the value of x

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Using similarity triangle theorem

DB/ BE= AD/CE

DB = 6

BE = x + 1

AD = 4

CE = x

Substitute the above values into the above formula

6/x+ 1 = 4/x

Cross multiply

6 * x = (x + 1) * 4

6x = 4x + 4

Collect the like terms

6x - 4x = 4

2x = 4

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 4/2

x = 2

The answer is 2

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