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If angle PQR = angle VST, find the value of x. Explain

If angle PQR = angle VST, find the value of x. Explain-example-1
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The value of the side x is 10

To determine the value of the variable x , we need to know the scale factor of the triangles.

Now, we know that scale factor is a multiplier that shows how much larger or smaller a figure or object is compared to its original size when it is enlarged or reduced proportionally.

The formula is expressed as;

Scale factor = dimension of smaller shape/dimension of larger shape

Substitute the value, we have;

scale factor = 12/30

Divide the values

= 0.4

Then, we have;

0.4 = x/25

cross multiply the values

x =10

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