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Use a proportion to find the length of side x for the pair of similar figures

Use a proportion to find the length of side x for the pair of similar figures-example-1
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Answer:

30.8cm they are correct

Explanation:

i am from connexus 8th grd pre algrabra

unit 5 lesson 3

1. 1:2

2. C. yes they are similar they have porportional side lengths and = ange measures

3. x = 4.5m

4. x = 30.8cm

5. x = 6 m

User Sajith Herath
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Answer:

30.8

Explanation:

1. Write the ratio for the smaller triangle as 14/10 and the ratio for the larger triangle as x/22.

2. Set the ratios equal to each other.

14/10 = x/22

3. Cross multiply and solve for x.

14 x 22 = 308

10 x x = 10x

4. Divide by 10

x = 30.8

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