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Answer:
16/7
Step-by-step explanation:
If the segments are congruent, their lengths are equal:
(1/2)x -3 = 5 -3x
(3 1/2)x = 8
x = 8/(3.5) = 16/7
The value of x is 16/7.
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Comment on the question
This value of x makes the lengths of the segments be -13/7 units. Usually, negative lengths are considered impossible for line segments.
