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If the given triangles are similar find the value of x

If the given triangles are similar find the value of x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 33

Explanation:

You can find the greatest common factor of the triangle side lengths on the right. It is 9. Both triangles are scaled versions of 3-4-5 triangles. Divide any side from the left triangle by its respective side length from 3-4-5, in this case 44/4 or 55/5. We can see that the scalar for this triangle is 11. This means the 3- the shortest side length. Is actually 3 x 11 = 33.

Therefore x = 33.

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