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Answer:

x = 27

Explanation:

Using ratio:


(10)/(14) = (x + 8)/(2x - 5 ) \\ 10(2x - 5) = 14(x + 8) \\ 20x - 50 = 14x + 112 \\ 20x - 14x = 112 + 50 \\ 6x = 162 \\ (6x)/(6) = (162)/(6) = > x = 27.

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