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3
x + 2
3
3
12
32
12
Solve for x.

3 x + 2 3 3 12 32 12 Solve for x.-example-1
User JuChom
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Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation


since \: they \: are \: similar \\ (x + 2)/(32) = (3)/(12) \\ crossmultiplying \\ 32 * 3 = 12(x + 2) \\ 96= 12x + 24 \\ 12x = 96 - 24 \\ 12x = 72 \\ dividing \: bothsides \: y \: 12 \\ x = (72)/(12) \\ x = 6

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