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Solve for x. 6 х 12 15 X= units
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Solve for x.
6
х
12
15
X=
units

Solve for x. 6 х 12 15 X= units-example-1
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

If a line is parallel to a side of the triangle and intersects the other 2 sides then it divides those sides proportionally, that is


(2)/(4) =
(x-1)/(6) ( cross- multiply )

4(x - 1) = 12 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x - 1 = 3 ( add 1 to both sides )

x = 4

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Multiply the numbers all together
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