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Triangles are similar. solve for x

Triangles are similar. solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

Value of x = 7/5

Explanation:

Given:

ΔVUW ≅ ΔUST

Find:

Value of x

Computation:

We know that;

ΔVUW ≅ ΔUST

So,

VU = US (By CPCT)

So,

5x + 11 = 18

5x = 7

Value of x = 7/5

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