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The pair of polygons is similar. Find the value of x

The pair of polygons is similar. Find the value of x-example-1

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Answer:

The value of x is 3

Explanation:

If they area similar, then the ratio of the sides are equal

Mathematically;

x+ 1/3x + 1 = 8/20

20(x + 1) = 8(3x + 1)

20x + 20 = 24x + 8

24x-20x = 20-8

4x = 12

x = 12/4

x = 3

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