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If triangle HBN ~ triangle LYR, find the value of x.

If triangle HBN ~ triangle LYR, find the value of x.-example-1
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Answer:13

Explanation:

User Henrique De Sousa
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Answer:

x = 13

Explanation:

BH / YL = HN / LR

28 / 21 = 3x-7 / x+11

cross-multiply:

4x + 44 = 9x - 21

-5x = -65

x = 13