The two triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box:

Stephan Du Toit asked Oct 20, 2022

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The two

triangles are similar.

What is the value of x?

Enter your answer in the box:

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Sides of large triangle: 4x and 15

Corresponding sides of small triangle: 3x + 1 and 12

(4x)/(15) = (3x + 1)/(12)

60 * (4x)/(15) = 60 * (3x + 1)/(12)

16x = 15x + 5

x = 5

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