Question

Solve for x.
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Answer 1

A) 5 .. B) 2.5 .. C) 7.5 .. D) 10 ..

Answer 2

Since triangles ABC and ADE are similar u can equate the ratios of side lengths.
\[\frac{ x }{ x+x+5 }=\frac{ x-2 }{ x-2+x+1}\]
\[\frac{ x }{ 2x+5 }=\frac{ x-2 }{ 2x-1}\]
\[x(2x-1)=(x-2)(2x+5)\]
Can u solve for x nw?