First, it is important to understand that any equation that is x=some number is just a vertical line that hits the x-axis at the given number. For example, x=-2 would be a vertical line hitting the x-axis at -2. Therefore, the line we are trying to identify would also be vertical (and have the form x=some number) because we know the lines are parallel. Then, since we're given the point (-5,4), we know the line needs to hit the x-axis at -5, therefore the equation would be x=-5.
I hope this helps.
You can see that the MNO triangle is similar to MKL then 
Answer:
1.
-2 = x/4 + 1
Subtract 1 from both sides:
-2 - 1 = x/4 + 1 - 1
-3 = x/4
Multiply both sides by 4:
-3 * 4 = x/4 * 4
-12 = x
2.
3x+5
3.
X= 12 or 18
This could be read two different ways.
0=2/3x-12
12=2/3x
12÷2/3=x
12*3/2=x
18=x
—-OR—-
0=2/3(x-12)
0=2/3x-8
8=2/3x
8÷2/3=x
8*3/2=x
12=x
Step-by-step explanation:
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