Question

Algebra Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

Theorem of Thales

`(28)/(12) =(x+(x-3))/(x-3)`

`(28)/(12) =(2x-3)/(x-3)`

`28(x-3)=12(2x-3)`

`28x-84=24x-36`

`28x-24x=-36+84`

`4x=48`

`x=48/4`

`x=12`

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