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Solve for x, given that the polygons are similar

Solve for x, given that the polygons are similar-example-1

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8 24 - 14
--- = ----------------
24 60

Reducing,

1 2x-14
--- = ----------- => 60 = 6x - 42
3 60

Then 18 = 6x, and x = 3 (answer)
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