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What is the value of x?
8 in.
15 in.
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5 in
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Answer 1

Explanation:

x/15 = 8/5

x = 15 * 8 / 5

x = 24

answer

x = 24 in

Answer 2

x = 24 in

Explanation:

The corresponding sides of similar triangle will be in same proportion.

`(x)/(8)=(15)/(5)\\\\(x)/(8)=3\\\\x = 3*8\\x = 24`