In the figure below, find x if segment AB = 12 cm and segment AD = 2x + 6
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To find the value of x in the given figure, we need to use the information about segment AB and segment AD.
Let's analyze the figure:
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B D
We know that segment AB has a length of 12 cm:
AB = 12 cm
We are also given that segment AD has a length of 2x + 6:
AD = 2x + 6
To find the value of x, we need to set the lengths of AB and AD equal to each other and solve for x:
AB = AD
12 cm = 2x + 6
Now solve the equation for x:
12 = 2x + 6
Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation:
12 - 6 = 2x
6 = 2x
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate x:
6/2 = x
x = 3
Therefore, x has a value of 3.