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  • 02-03-2021
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  • 02-03-2021

Answer:

x = 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Using ratio:

[tex] \frac{10}{14} = \frac{x + 8}{2x - 5 } \\ 10(2x - 5) = 14(x + 8) \\ 20x - 50 = 14x + 112 \\ 20x - 14x = 112 + 50 \\ 6x = 162 \\ \frac{6x}{6} = \frac{162}{6} = > x = 27.[/tex]

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