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Find the value of x.
A. 3
B. 9
C. 0
D. 12

Find the value of x. A. 3 B. 9 C. 0 D. 12-example-1
User Mcnk
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

0 is a rediculas answer 9 and 12 are to big.

The lines are supposed to have a simular length:

3(3) + 4 = 13

4(3) + 3 = 15

These are the best answers that fit.

User Fareed
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

(segment piece) x (segment piece) = (segment piece) x (segment piece)

3x(x+1) = 4x(x)

Divide each side by x

3x(x+1)/x = 4x(x)/x

3(x+1) = 4x

Distribute

3x+3 = 4x

Subtract 3x

3x+3-3x= 4x-3x

3 =x

User Mcriecken
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