Lee has two pieces of string. Their lengths are in the ratio \(5:3\) and the total length of the two pieces of string is \(8x\) cm. Lee cuts 6 cm from each piece of string. The ratio of their lengths is now \(9:5\). Find the value of \(x\).[3]
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