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Please help me i’ve been stuck on the question for a week...

Solve for x

Please help me i’ve been stuck on the question for a week... Solve for x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 72

Explanation:

If three or more parallel lines are intersected by two or more transversals, the parallel lines divide the transversals proportionally.

Given that the horizontal lines are parallel, then


(x)/(36) =
(48)/(24) = 2 ( multiply both sides by 36 )

x = 72

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