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Need please solving for x​-example-1
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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar shapes are proportional to each other. Thus:

(10 + 2)/10 = (x + 3)/x

12/10 = (x + 3)/x

Cross multiply

12*x = (x + 3)*10

12x = 10x + 30

12x - 10x = 30

2x = 30

x = 30/2

x = 15

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