Solve for x.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Parallel lines divide transversals proportionally. I like to write the proportions so the variable is in the numerator. Then the solution is obtained by multiplying by the denominator of the variable term.

1. x/20 = (46 -16)/16

  x = 20(30/16)

  x = 37.5

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2. (x +4)/13.5 = 4/9

  x +4 = 13.5(4/9) = 6

  x = 6 -4

  x = 2

step-by-step explanation:

step-by-step explanation:

if you meant, "on the way from (3, 2) to (3, 14):

x does not change; y increases by 12.

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