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Triangle JKL and triangle MNP are similar.

Triangle JKL and triangle MNP are similar.-example-1
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Answer:

Option G

Explanation:

We know that both triangles are similar in proportion. We see that the base of 8 is similar to 6, and therefore the side length of x should be similar to 5.

x/5 = 8/6

Cross multiply.

6x = 40

x = 40/6

x = 6 + 2/3

x = 6.67

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