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The possible value of x is 7

Similar triangles have congruent angles, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Ratios of corresponding sides are equal, maintaining the same shape but possibly different sizes. This geometric similarity is a fundamental concept in trigonometry and geometry.

Since line AB = BC ( given)

BD = BD ( reflexive property of congruence)

then,

triangle ABC is similar to triangle ABD

63 = 8x + 7

8x = 63 - 7

8x = 56

x = 7

Therefore, the possible value of x is 8.25.

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