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The triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. X=

The triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. X-example-1
User Sgarg
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(4x + 12)/(32) = (15)/(8) \\ ( = )32x + 96 = 480 \\ ( = )x = 12

User Quang Linh Le
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratio of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(4x+12)/(15) =
(32)/(8) = 4, thus

4x + 12 = 4 × 15 = 60 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

4x = 48 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 12

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