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Solve for x in the diagram below.
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Solve for x in the diagram below.

Solve for x in the diagram below.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

The parallel lines divide the sides of the triangle in proportion, that is


(20-8)/(x) =
(8)/(6)


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

8x = 72 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 9

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