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HELP PLSSSS SSSSSSSS

HELP PLSSSS SSSSSSSS-example-1

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

A proportion is given:


(4)/(5) = \frac{ {x}^(2) }{20}

Use the property of proportion to find x (cross-multiply):


5 * {x}^(2) = 20 * 4


5 {x}^(2) = 80

Divide both sides of the equation by 5 to make x^2 the subject:


{x}^(2) = 16


x > 0


x = √(16) = 4

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Answer:A

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