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<p>The figure shows three squares with sides of length 5, 7, and x, respectively. If A, B, and C lie on line l, what is the value of x?</p>

<p>Ty for helping</p>

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<p>The slopes between each two points must be equal.</p>

<p>Thus,</p>

<p>2 / 5 = (x - 7) / 7</p>

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<p>Think slope (rise/run) and how you can use that to find the 3rd point and then finally the size of the last square.</p>