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Geometry problem....

Geometry problem....-example-1
User Bigless
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Answer:

Explanation:

24/x = 28/(32 - x) Cross multiply

24 * (32 - x) = 28x Remove the brackets.

768 - 24x = 28x Add 24x to both sides

768 = 28x + 24x

768 = 52x

52x = 768 Divide by 52

x = 768/52

x = 14.77

AB = 32 - 14.77

AB = 17.23

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