SOLUTION: assume XY ≅ YZ. Find the value of X. XY= 3x+4 YZ= 12x-5

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Question 1161323: assume XY ≅ YZ. Find the value of X.
XY= 3x+4
YZ= 12x-5
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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if XY ≅ YZ , and
XY=+3x%2B4
YZ=+12x-5
then
+3x%2B4=12x-5
+5%2B4=12x-3x
+9=9x
x=1