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Using the following​ diagram, solve for x. Show work

Using the following​ diagram, solve for x. Show work-example-1
User Govinda
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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

A line parallel to a side of a triangle and intersecting the other 2 sides, divides those sides proportionally, that is


(8)/(10) =
(6)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

8x = 60 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x =
(60)/(8) = 7.5

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