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. If Triangle UVW - UST, solve for the value of x.

User Joebert
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we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is proportional and its corresponding angles are congruent

In this problem we have that

triangle UVW and triangle UST are similar

that means

UV/US=VW/ST=UW/UT

so

UV/US=VW/ST

substitute the given values

(5x+11)/18=88/24

solve for x

24(5x+11)=18*88

120x+264=1,584

120x=1,584-264

120x=1,320

x=11

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