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Triangle HIJ is similar to triangle LMN. Side LM measures x + 1, side MN measures 2x and side NL measures 3x – 1. Side HI measures 12 and side JH measures 26.4. Find the value of x
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Triangle HIJ is similar to triangle LMN. Side LM measures x + 1, side MN measures 2x and side NL measures 3x – 1. Side HI measures 12 and side JH measures 26.4. Find the value of x

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12/(x+1) = 26.4/(3x-1)

36x -12 = 26.4x + 12

9.6x = 38.4

x = 4

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