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Assuming the following two triangles are congruent, solve for x if GR = 6x + 8 and QH = 9x - 1.

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Answer: x = 3

Explanation:

if two triangles are congruent, that means thy have the same sides and angles.

6x + 8 = 9x - 1

-6x +1. -6x +1

9 = 3x

divide both sides by 3 to get x by itself

x = 3

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