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Determine the value x needs to be to make the triangles similar

Determine the value x needs to be to make the triangles similar-example-1
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If both triangles are similar, it means that the ratio of the corresponding sides is proportional. It also means that the corresponding angles are congruent

By comparing both triangles,

2x - 10 = 30

2x = 30 + 10

2x = 40

x = 40/2

x = 20

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