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Find x so that GJ is parallel to FK if GF=12, HG=6, HJ=8, and JK=x-4.

Find x so that GJ is parallel to FK if GF=12, HG=6, HJ=8, and JK=x-4.-example-1
User Michael J
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Answer:

x=20

Explanation:

(12+6)/(8+x-4) =6/8

18/(x+4)=6/8

6(x+4) =(18)(8)

(x+4) =(18)(8)/6

x+4 =(3)(8)

x+4=24

x=-4+24

x=20

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