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Find the value of x

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Find the value of x PLEASE HELP-example-1
User Iullianr
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

make a proportion from corresponding sides:

AC/FD = AB/DE

12/x+1 = 6/x-3

cross-multiply:

12(x-3) = 6(x+1)

12x - 36 = 6x + 6

6x = 42

x = 7

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