To solve for \( x \) given the data points (35, 90, 9), we need more context to understand how these values relate to each other. However, since you are asking to find \( x \) and potential options suggest finding \( x \) through calculations, let's assume a common linear relationship or equation.
If we consider the numbers 35, 90, and 9, we need to determine how they might be related.
One possible approach is to match a given option to a calculation involving 35, 90, and 9. Here are some exploratory calculations for each option:
1. Trying \( x = 12.9 \):
- No direct relationship can easily connect these three numbers to 12.9 through common basic operations.
2. Trying \( x = 11 \):
- As with \( 12.9 \), no straightforward relationship comes to mind.
3. Trying \( x = -10 \):
- Same as above.
4. Trying \( x = 6.3 \):
- Similarly, no obvious relationship.
However, there is no apparent direct relationship without more context like an equation or sequence definition. Based on limited information, let's assume it could involve finding a number that might reasonably fit among those given.
Seeing these values might relate to a linear proportion, mathematical mean, or another operation, an easier approach to relate them proportionally is:
1. Explore if proportions or averages fit better:
- Suppose \( x \) is some average or intermediate step.
- Mean \( ( \text{average} ) = \frac{35 + 90 + 9}{3} = \frac{134}{3} \approx 44.7 \)
As a simpler weighted model, if values relate directly or inversely on average or steps:
- Checking against average values, none directly suggest the four given options, so likely guessing \( x = 6.3 \) is within a plausible approximated estimate range as 12.9, 11, -10 based not easy-matching higher steps, making \( 6.3 more \( specific reasonable. Also such simple approach likely leads this requirement.\)
**Therefore**: Given values suggest \( x = 6.3 \)
Note: The assumption really contextual relies indirect step relations balancing nearest10 simplest seemingly approach can fit.
Thus,
\[ \boxed{6.3} \]
Find the value of x to the nearest tenth.
35 , 90 , 9
12.9
11
–10
6.3
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