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Solve for x.
20
8
4x+3
38

Solve for x. 20 8 4x+3 38-example-1
User Vladimirs
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

The "Angle Bisector" Theorem says that an angle bisector of a triangle will divide the opposite side into two segments that are proportional to the other two sides of the triangle.

So, 20/8 = (4x + 3)/30

8(4x + 3) = 20(30)

32x + 24 = 600

32x = 576

x = 18

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