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  • 14-01-2020
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The two triangles are similar below. Find the value of x in the following: (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)​

The two triangles are similar below Find the value of x in the following NOT DRAWN TO SCALE class=

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sqdancefan
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  • 15-01-2020

Answer:

  x = 2.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional:

  x/(x+3) = 8/18

  18x = 8(x +3) . . . . . multiply by 18(x+3)

  10x = 24 . . . . . . . . subtract 8x

  x = 2.4 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10

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