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  • 01-11-2019
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Please help find the value of x

Please help find the value of x class=

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 01-11-2019

Answer:

x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Since DE is parallel to AC and it intersects the 2 sides, then

It divides AB and BC proportionally, that is

[tex]\frac{x+2}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

3x = 2(x + 2)\

3x = 2x + 4 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

x = 4

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