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The two right triangles shown are similar to each other. Which is the correct value for x?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 32

The two right triangles shown are similar to each other. Which is the correct value-example-1
User MrProper
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Answer:

x = 25

Explanation:

Because the triangles are similar, you simply have to divide 40 by 16 to get 2.5, and then multiply 2.5 by 10 to get 25.

User Raghavendra Kumar
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