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If triangle FGH is similar to triangle KJH, solve for x. show work please​

If triangle FGH is similar to triangle KJH, solve for x. show work please​-example-1
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Answer:

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Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional, so:


(GH)/(JH)=(FH)/(KH) \\ \\ (x+8)/(52)=(4x-25)/(32) \\ \\ 32(x+8)=52(4x-25) \\ \\ 32x+256=208x-1300 \\ \\ 256=176x-1300 \\ \\ 176x=1556 \\ \\ x=389/44