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Answer:
Using values of x=3 and x=-21 the result of AB and AC comes same.
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Answer:
x = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the geometric mean for altitude:
x + 9 = √18 * 8 = √144,
x + 9 = 12,
x = 3
Solution: x = 3