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In this diagram below AC=3x-15 and DE=6Solve for the value of X.

In this diagram below AC=3x-15 and DE=6Solve for the value of X.-example-1

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x = 9

Step-by-step explanation

From the question, we see that DE is the midsegment of the triangle ABC.

According to the Midsegment Theorem:

DE = 1/2 * AC

=> AC = 2DE

Therefore, we have that:

3x - 15 = 2 * 6

3x - 15 = 12

Collect like terms:

3x = 15 + 12

3x = 27

Divide through by 3:

x = 27 / 3

x = 9

That is the value of x.

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