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What is the value of x?

x = ___

What is the value of x? x = ___-example-1
User Anbu Raj
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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

The triangle is split into two similar triangles. They have the same shape but not the same size. To solve, write a proportion.


(56)/(44.8)=(35)/(x+4)

Cross multiply to solve for x.

56(x+4) = 44.8(35)

56x + 224 = 1,568

56x = 1,344

x= 24

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