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Find the value of x.

x = [ ? ]

Find the value of x. x = [ ? ]-example-1
User Daremkd
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Answer:

  • x = 7

Explanation:

  • The altitude is parallel to the hypotenuse
  • The sides are in proportion

Solving

  • 8/(8 + 10) = 12/(12 + 3x - 6)
  • 8/18 = 12/(3x + 6)
  • 4/9 = 12/3(x + 2)
  • 4/9 = 4/(x + 2)
  • x + 2 = 9
  • x = 7
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