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In the figure below the lines AB and CD are parallel. AD and CB intersect at X. AB = 6cm, CD = 9cm and DX...

In the figure below the lines AB and CD are parallel. AD and CB intersect at X. AB = 6cm, CD = 9cm and DX = 3 cm.

a) Calculate the length of AX.
b) The area of ΔABX is 6cm². Calculate the area of ΔCXD.

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