2 years ago

Need help please finding x

Mathematics

1 answer:

Drupady [299]2 years ago

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Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Corresponding segments are proportional.

x/8 = 21/24

x/8 = 7/8 . . . . reduce the fraction

x = 7 . . . . . . . multiply by 8

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