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Solution: since CUT~ HIT

Thus HT/CT = IT/TU

{properties of similar triangles}

Since HT=CT – CH = 9 – 3 = 6in, thus x=6

CT=9in, IT = 4in

Thus 6/9=4/4+y

4x9=6(4+y)

36=24+6y

36-24+6y

12+6y

Y=2

ANSWER x=6 y=2

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