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What is the value of x of this triangle and angles

What is the value of x of this triangle and angles-example-1
User Sinisa
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

The big triangle is twice as big as the little triangle bc of the info given on midpoints.

So AC is twice as big as DE.

3x - 15 = 2(6)

3x - 15 = 12 ADD 15

3x = 27 DIVIDE BY 3

x = 9

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