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The triangles are similar.

What is the value of x?

The triangles are similar. What is the value of x?-example-1
User Zeedia
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Answer:

x = 13

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(x)/(52) =
(5)/(20) ( cross- multiply )

20x = 260 ( divide both sides by 20 )

x = 13

User Beigirad
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I believe your answer would be

X = 13