Question

What is the value of x?



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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Use proportion- 63/42 as x/50

Use cross multiplication 63 times 50 = 42 times x

3150 = 42x

3150 divided by 42 = 75

The answer is: x= 75

Answer 2

Explanation:

As DY is parallel to FS which is DJ/FD = JY/SY.

50/x = 42/63.

1/x = 42/(50 × 63)

x = (50 × 63)/42

x = 3150/42

x = 75 units