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rinomg a segment LenguWhat is the value of x and the length of segment DE?1. §-2x+32. 10x + 15 = 9(9)2x + 3x=Length of DE =unitsC 50

rinomg a segment LenguWhat is the value of x and the length of segment DE?1. §-2x-example-1
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Answer:


\begin{gathered} x=6.6 \\ \text{length of }\bar{\text{DE}}=16.2\text{ units} \end{gathered}

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that;


(5)/(9)=(9)/(2x+3)

Solving for x, let's cross multiply.


\begin{gathered} 5(2x+3)=9(9) \\ 10x+15=81 \\ 10x=81-15 \\ 10x=66 \\ \text{divide both sides by 10} \\ x=(66)/(10) \\ x=6.6 \end{gathered}

From the diagram;


DE=2x+3

substituting the value of x;


\begin{gathered} DE=2(6.6)+3 \\ DE=13.2+3 \\ DE=16.2\text{ units} \end{gathered}

Therefore;


\begin{gathered} x=6.6 \\ \text{length of }\bar{\text{DE}}=16.2\text{ units} \end{gathered}

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