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I need help to set up an equation the find the value of x. Then, to explain my reasoning.

I need help to set up an equation the find the value of x. Then, to explain my reasoning-example-1
User MatsLindh
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the two horizontal lines are parallel so that mean that:


70=3x-14

and we can solve for x


\begin{gathered} 70-14=3x \\ 56=3x \\ x=(56)/(3) \\ x=18.66 \end{gathered}

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