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The triangles shown are similar. What is the value of x?

A. 30

B.18

C.11

D.5

The triangles shown are similar. What is the value of x? A. 30 B.18 C.11 D.5-example-1
User Noctua
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Answer:

Explanation:

18+24=42/2=21

User Soyoung
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Answer:

x = 30

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, thus

scale factor (k) =
(24)/(4) =
(18)/(3) = 6

hence x = 6 × 5 = 30

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