Question

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The triangles are similar.


What is the value of x?


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x =

Answer 1

x=13

Explanation:

We can use proportions. Take the small side over the large side

x 5

--------- = ---------

52 20

Using cross products

20x = 5*52

20x = 260

Divide by 20

20x/20 = 260/20

x= 13