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What is the value of x?

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User Karora
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Answer:


x = 22.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given Sides:

  • HB = 6
  • HD = 6+15 = 21
  • HM = 9
  • HT = 9 + x

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using all these sides, create similarities equation:


(HB)/(HD) = (HM)/(HT)


(6)/(21) = (9)/(9+x)


6(9+x) = 9(21)


54 + 6x = 189


6x = 189 - 54


6x = 135


x = (135)/(6)


x = 22.5

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