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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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triangles are similar; so, the corresponding sides are proportional
25%3A%28x%2B2%29=10%3A%282x-9%29
25%282x-9%29=10%28x%2B2%29
50x-225=10x%2B20
50x-10x=225%2B20
40x=245
x=245%2F40
x=+6.125
so, your answer is c