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Segments HS and WB are equal in length. HS= (8x +15) and WB = (12-13). Which of the following is the value of x?

A) 3
B)4
C)6.5
D)7

User TemaTre
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Answer:lol it was 7

Explanation:

User PraveenMax
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Since HS=WB, we can set their expressions equal to each other:

8x + 15 = 12 - 13

Simplifying the right-hand side:

8x + 15 = -1

Subtracting 15 from both sides:

8x = -16

Dividing both sides by 8:

x = -2

Therefore, none of the given options are correct.
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