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The triangles are similar. Find the value of x.

The triangles are similar. Find the value of x.-example-1
User Ohmu
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Answer:

x=13.3

Explanation:

since they are similar their corresponding sides will be similar

flipping the triangle to match each other you'll see 16 and x correspond.

So you set an equation of the corresponding sides equaling each other since they are similar

(16/6)=(x/5) cross multiply

6x=80 Find x

(6x)/6=80/6

x=13.3

User Anthony Griggs
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