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similiar triangles

Help plz!!! similiar triangles-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

x = 17

Explanation:

Triangle ADC can be similar to AEB by property of similar angles (vertices are corresponding)

AC/AB = AD/AE

(10 + x)/10 = 18/15

15(10 +x) = 180

15x + 150 = 180

15x = 30

x = 2

Or

AD/AB = AC/AE

18/10 = (10+x) / 15

10(10+x) = 270

10x + 100 = 270

10x = 170

x = 17

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