A carpenter started with a board that was 31 inches long. He cut 2 pieces that were each 3 inches long. He then cut 3 pieces tha
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Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Δ TSU and Δ TRV are similar , thus the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
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( cross- multiply )
3x = x + 16 ( subtract x from both sides )
2x = 16 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 8