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I would like assistance in setting up the attached problem in order to solve it.
A=2.875. X is the value that needs to be solved. In the book they give the value of X as 2.1091.

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A distance X is solved for using a diagram. An explanation is provided.

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angle EDC = angle DEL = 56 degree (alternate angle)
angle CDO ...

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