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The polygons are similar, but not necessarily drawn to scale. Find the value of x. PLEASE HELPPPP

The polygons are similar, but not necessarily drawn to scale. Find the value of x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 27.5.

Explanation:

There are given numbers on each side. If the figures are similar, then they have a set ratio for each value.

So, 55:8 and x:4. If you want to, you can flip it, so that it is 8:55 and 4:x.

With that in mind, it is easy to see what the ratio is. Because 4 is half of 8, x is half of 55. 55 divided by 2 is 27.5.

Therefore, x = 27.5.

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