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Solve for x thanks .

Solve for x thanks .-example-1
User Mogsie
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Answer:

x = 3.87

Explanation:

Using the right angle altitude theorem, we know that all three triangles are congruent, so the lengths of corresponding sides of the triangles are in proportion..

AD/DB = DB/DC

15/x = x/1

x² = 15

x = √15

x = 3.87

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