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Solve for X Solving similar triangles
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Solve for X
Solving similar triangles

Solve for X Solving similar triangles-example-1
User Alexis Delrieu
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Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

8 11

---- = -----------

x 6+x

Using cross products

8(6+x) = 11x

Distribute

48 +8x = 11x

Subtract 8x from each side

48 = 11x-8x

48 = 3x

Divide by 3

48/3 = 3x/3

16=x

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