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Find x. pleaaaaase help-example-1
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:

32 (32 + x)

------ = ------------

24 (24 + 9)

2. Cross-multiply & solve for x:

32*(24 + 9) = 24*(32 + x)

1056 = 768 + 24x

288 = 24x

12 = x

x = 12

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