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Answer:

2

Explanation:

Determine an Equation

For RSTU to be a rhombus, all 4 sides have to be equivalent. This means that...

UR = RS = TS = TU.

We are given that UR = 8x and RS = 9x - 2.

In order to find "x", we must set these two values equal to each other.

8x = 9x - 2.

Solve the Equation

Now we have to isolate the variable.

Start by subtracting 8x from both sides.

8x - 8x = 9x - 8x - 2

0 = x - 2

Now add 2 to both sides

0 + 2 = x - 2 + 2

x = 2

x = 2 makes RSTU a rhombus.

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