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Solve for x and find the measure of side CB

Solve for x and find the measure of side CB-example-1
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Answer:

x=10, CB=24

Explanation:

To find x, we know that CD=AB. So first we set up an equation.

5x-18=2x+12

then we solve.

5x-18=2x+12

5x=2x+30

3x=30

x=10

To find CB, plugin x.

3(10)-6

30-6

24

CB=24

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