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Really easy seventh grade math can I get this problem answered? Thanks!!

Really easy seventh grade math can I get this problem answered? Thanks!!-example-1

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x = 15

since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal


(x)/(6) =
(20)/(8) ( cross- multiply )

8x = 6 Ă— 20 = 120 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 15


User Robliv
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20/8=x/6
x=15
they are similar so the proportion is the same
User Jon Abaca
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