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I now understand how to get y.. But how do I get x?

I now understand how to get y.. But how do I get x?-example-1

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Answer:

x = 3.6

Explanation:

since the 2 figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(AD)/(EH) =
(AB)/(EF) ( substitute values )


(x)/(2.4) =
(3)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

2x = 7.2 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 3.6

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