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16 W 20 To solve this problem, I would use the The value of x is If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

16 W 20 To solve this problem, I would use the The value of x is If necessary, round-example-1

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Angle bisector theorem : if a ray bisects an angle of a triangle, it divides the opposite side of the triangle into segments that are proportional to the other two sides.

x/12= 20/16

Solve for x

16*x = 20*12

16x = 240

x= 240/16

x= 15

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