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(99 POINTS) Using similarity solve for x. Show all work

(99 POINTS) Using similarity solve for x. Show all work-example-1

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

x/9 and 25/x

Cross Multiply:

25 x 9 = 225

Square root of 225 is 15

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Hey there! :D

The biggest thing to remember here is the similar triangles and their side lengths.

Okay, so we can separate these triangles into 3 similar triangles. Which, we only need to do that to two for a proportion, but if you were to have more variables, you could separate the triangles even more if you needed to.

We want to find two triangles that have "x" has a value of their side, so we can solve a proportion.

The bigger triangle, (the whole two triangles combine) and the smaller triangle on the left can be used to make a proportion.

On the smaller triangle:

We have 9 cm on the shorter side and x as the hypotenuse.

On the larger triangle:

We have x as the shorter side, and then 25 as the hypotenuse. (9+16)

Note: You have to flip the larger triangle upside down to make it a similar structure to the other two triangles. It is similar, you just have to flip it.

So, now we can make a proportion.


(x)/(9) = (25)/(x)

Now, cross multiply.

9*25= 225

x*x=
x^(2)

So, find the square root.

√225= 15

x= 15.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
User Tamas Molnar
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