Question

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Solve for X. The polygons in each pair are similar.

Answer 1

x=2.65

Explanation:

First, we need to figure out how much the length of the sides is changing between the equations. In this case it is changing by a factor of 2.5. Now we need to work backwards. First use this equation:

`4x-5*2.5=14`

This is because whatever the length of the side with x is, will be 14/2.5. So divide both sides by 2.5:

`4x-5=5.6`

Next, add 5 to both sides:

`4x=10.6`

Then divide both sides by 4:

`x=2.65`