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Geometry need help. Will give brainlieest.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

The line segment inside the triangle is an angle bisector and divides the opposite side into segments that are proportional to the other 2 sides, that is


(11x-4)/(9x) =
(7x)/(6x) ( cross- multiply )

6x(11x - 4) = 63x² ← distribute left side

66x² - 24x = 63x² ( subtract 63x² from both sides )

3x² - 24x = 0 ← factor out 3x from each term on the left side

3x(x - 8) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

3x = 0 ⇒ x = 0

x - 8 = 0 ⇒ x = 8

But x > 0 , then x = 8

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