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What is the value of x?

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А
15
9
с

В
2х - 1
5
6.

What is the value of x? Enter answer in the box А 15 9 с 3х В 2х - 1 5 6.-example-1
User Iverson
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

The angle bisector divides the sides proportionally.

(2x -1)/9 = 3x/15

5(2x -1) = 3(3x) . . . . . . multiply by 45

10x -5 = 9x . . . . . . . . . eliminate parentheses

x = 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 5-9x

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