Set up a proportion and use it to solve for x

Hishalv asked Jan 6, 2022

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Hishalv asked Jan 6, 2022

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Answer:

x = 25

Explanation:

hyp/short leg

Compare large triangle to small triangle

x/15 = 15/9

multiply both sides by 15

x = 15/9 * 15

x = 25

Kirancodify answered Jan 10, 2022

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