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Solve for x using the picture below.

Solve for x using the picture below.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

Because the two quadrilaterals formed by the two parallel lines are similar,
(4)/(6) =(5)/(x)

Using cross multiplication,
x = (6*5)/(4)

Thus, x =
(15)/(2) = 7.5.

User Nispio
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Answer:

X+5

Explanation:

you carry 5 to be corresponding to x

and angles on a straight line add

User Jiechao Wang
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