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  • 18-02-2018
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how do I solve for x since the triangles are similar?

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  • 18-02-2018
A line that is parallel to a side and intersects the other two siddes divides the sides proportionally.

Set up the proportion
2/x+1 = x/x+6
Multiply means and extremes
2x+12= x^2+ x
Solve to get your answer.
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