Question

value: 2
solve for x.
o a. 3
o b. 9
o c. 21
o d. 42

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the equation

Assume the diagonals of the parallelogram bisect each other, so we set $5x - 3=2x + 24$.

Step2: Subtract $2x$ from both sides

$5x-2x - 3=2x-2x + 24$, which simplifies to $3x-3 = 24$.

Step3: Add 3 to both sides

$3x-3 + 3=24 + 3$, getting $3x=27$.

Step4: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{27}{3}$, so $x = 9$.

Answer:

B. 9