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Find the value of x!

Please help!! Find the value of x!-example-1
User Peter Bray
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Answer:

x =
(16)/(3)

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the corresponding sides are congruent.

EF and BC are corresponding sides , then

8x - 3 = 5x + 13 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

3x - 3 = 13 ( add 3 to both sides )

3x = 16 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x =
(16)/(3)

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