What is the value of X given that the two triangles are similar.

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asked Sep 22, 2023 126k views

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Marko Milojevic · Answer 1 · 2023-09-26T18:45:30+0000

Answer:

x = 13

Explanation:

ΔRST≈ΔYSZ

therefore:

RT/ST = YZ/SZ

(3x-7)/40 = (2x+2)/35

cross-multiply:

40(2x+2) = 35(3x-7)

80x+80 = 105x-245

80 = 25x-245

325 = 25x

325/25 = x

x = 13