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Solve for x.
7x + 15
30
24
44
Help ASAP

Solve for x. 7x + 15 30 24 44 Help ASAP-example-1

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Let a = the length of the missing side


(24)/(30) = (44)/(a)

simplify:
(4)/(5) = (44)/(a)

use cross multiplication

4a = 220

a = 55

7x + 15 = 44 + 55

7x = 84

x = 12

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