Answer:
x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
A line segment parallel to a side of a triangle and intersecting the other 2 sides divides the 2 sides in proportion, that is
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( cross- multiply )
8(3x - 20) = 56
24x - 160 = 56 ( add 160 to both sides )
24x = 216 ( divide both sides by 24 )
x = 9
From the diagram above
mixtures of 3 cups of red paints and 2 cups of green paints for 1 batch
this means for every one batch of brown paint
you have 3 cups of red paints and 2 cups of green paints
for three batches
3 red cups + 3 red cups + 3 red cups = 9 reds cup
2 green cups + 2 green cups + 2 green cups = 6 greens cup
to produce three batches you will need the mixture of 9 red cups of paints and 6 green cups of paint
adding to the diagram you will have 6 more red cups and 4 more green cups
In order to add these fractions we have to make a common denominator.
1/5 can turn into 2/10 Its the same thing. And its easier to solve with.
now lets multiply.
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Now we add across
2 + 1 = 3
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10 + 10 = 10 ( When adding fractions like these the denominator stays the same)
So your answer is...
Good Luck! :)