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Answer:

x ≈ 2.57

Explanation:

Δ ACB and Δ AED are similar, thus the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(CB)/(ED) =
(AB)/(AD) , substitute values


(x)/(6) =
(3)/(7) ( cross- multiply )

7x = 18 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x =
(18)/(7) ≈ 2.57 ( to 2 dec. places )

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