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If qs represents an angle bisector solve for x I need help with this​

If qs represents an angle bisector solve for x I need help with this​-example-1
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Answer:

40.5

Explanation:

Since QS is an angle bisector then PQs and SQR are similar. Using the similarity theorem;

PQ/PS = QR/SR

45/20 = x/18

Cross multiply

20x = 45 * 18

20x = 810

x = 810/20

x = 40.5

Hence the value of x is 40.5

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