Using the given diagram, solve for x. Show work.

Allen Bauer asked Feb 27, 2023

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Allen Bauer asked Feb 27, 2023

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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

the 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

(x)/(2) =
(12)/(4) = 3 ( multiply both sides by 2 )

x = 6

Andrej Soroj answered Mar 6, 2023

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