Use the figure below. By which theorem or postulate does x=3?

Shekhar Samanta asked Aug 27, 2023

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Answer:

Option G is the correct answer.

Explanation:

If three parallel lines intersect two transversals, then the segments intercepted on the transversals are proportional.

$(x)/(12) = (2)/(8) \\ \\ (x)/(12) = (1)/(4) \\ \\ x = (12)/(4) \\ \\ x = 3 \\ \\$

Option G is the correct answer:

Tank answered Sep 1, 2023

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