One can solve this by first using order of operations, and then combining like terms.
First is parenthesis
9x + 2x(9) - 2(9x)
Now we do the multiplication
9x + 18x - 18x
Now we combine like terms
9x
Answer:
11.4
Step-by-step explanation:
So we know that Triangle ACB is similar to Triangle EFD.
This means that their sides are proportional to each other.
We want to find x or side AB. To do so, we can set up a proportion.
The proportional side to AB is ED. Let's also use BC since we know its value. The proportional side to BC is DF. Thus:

Substitute x for AB, 3.8 for Ed, 15 for BC, and 5 for DF. Thus:

Reduce the right:

Cross multiply:

So, the value of x is 11.4
And we're done!
Hi,
Answer: 7/27
<u>My work:</u> For this problem is already simplified to its simplest terms.
I Hoped I Helped!