HELPPP PLSSS Find the value of x in the figure:

Jhvaras asked Sep 6, 2023

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Find the value of x in the figure:

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Answer:

Explanation:

ΔADE ~ ΔABC, so

AD : AB = (x + 1) : (4x - 6)

Note AB = 2 AD, so

4x - 6 = 2(x + 1)

4x - 6 = 2x + 2

2x = 8

x = 4

MagB answered Sep 11, 2023

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