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Solve for x

numbers in photo are 8,6,15,x

Solve for x numbers in photo are 8,6,15,x-example-1
User Dmoebius
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

the segment through the triangle is an angle bisector and divides the opposite side into segments that are proportional to the other 2 sides, that is


(8)/(6) =
(x)/(15) ( cross- multiply )

6x = 8 × 15 = 120 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = 20

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