Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

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Answer:

  x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The angle bisector divides the sides proportionally.

  (2x -1)/9 = 3x/15

  5(2x -1) = 3(3x) . . . . . . multiply by 45

  10x -5 = 9x . . . . . . . . . eliminate parentheses

  x = 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 5-9x