Look at the figure shown below.

Patricia is writing statements as shown to prove that if segment ST is parallel to segment RQ, then x = 35.
Which equation can she use as statement 5?

x : 15 = 28 : 40

28 : 12 = x : (x + 15 )

x + 15 = 28 + 12

28 : 40 = x : (x + 15)

Question

Look at the figure shown below.
 

 
Patricia is writing statements as shown to prove that if segment ST is parallel to segment RQ, then x = 35. 
Which equation can she use as statement 5?

 x : 15 = 28 : 40

 28 : 12 = x : (x + 15 )

 x + 15 = 28 + 12

 28 : 40 = x : (x + 15)

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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zepp · Answer

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zepp · Answer

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