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How to find the value of x of a triangle with all three sides having numbers.

How to find the value of x of a triangle with all three sides having numbers.-example-1
User Alexei Darmin
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Answer:

20

Explanation:

When triangles are similar,

DE/DF=GH/GJ


(x)/(16) =(15)/(12) \\\\x=(15*16)/(12) \\\\x=20

User Marikamitsos
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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:


(16)/(x) = (12)/(18)


12(x) = 18(16)


12x = 288


x = 24

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