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Solve for x. LMN ~ LEF
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Solve for x.
LMN ~ LEF

Solve for x. LMN ~ LEF-example-1
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

FL/NL = EL/ML

(2x -5)/78 = 12/72 . . . . . . fill in given values

2x -5 = 78(12/72) = 13 . . . multiply by 78

2x = 18 . . . . add 5

x = 9 . . . . . . divide by 2

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