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I need to find the Value of x
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I need to find the Value of x

I need to find the Value of x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

These triangles are similar by the AA Similarity Postulate.

12 + 4 = 16

(5x - 2)/12 = 6x/16 (3x/8)

Cross multiply: 8(5x - 2) = 12(3x)

40x - 16 = 36x

4x - 16 = 0

4x = 16

x = 4

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