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I can’t figure out how to set up the equation, please help!

I can’t figure out how to set up the equation, please help!-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

If the two triangles are similar then you need to set up a proportion.

Segment ED is similar to GD

and DF is similar to DC

So.

48/(5x-2)=40/(2x+7)

Cross multiply

48(2x+7)=40(5x-2) (if you see it you can reduce numbers so its not so big but i won't to keep things simple)

96x+336= 200x-80

416=104x

x=4

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