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HELP ME!!! solve for x

HELP ME!!! solve for x-example-1
User Roshan S
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Answer:

x = 13.5 units

Explanation:

Segment drawn to join the two sides of the triangle is parallel to third side of the triangle.

Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem:


(12)/(27) = (6)/(x) \\ \\ x = (27 * 6)/(12) \\ \\ \huge \red{ \boxed{x = 13.5 \: units}}

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