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The following triangles are similar. Find x

The following triangles are similar. Find x-example-1

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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(x)/(5) =
(9)/(3) = 3 ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

x = 5 × 3 = 15

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