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Use the side-splitter theorem to solve for x in the triangle below. 5 х 24 10

Use the side-splitter theorem to solve for x in the triangle below. 5 х 24 10-example-1

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The side splitter theorem states that if a line intersects two sides of a triangle and is parallel to the third side of the triangle, it divides those two sides proportionally.

So:

x/24 = 5/10

Solve the proportion for x:

10x =24 (5)

10x = 120

x= 120/10

x= 12

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