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In VWX, X ≈ W, WX = 17 and VW = 16. Find XV. HELPPPPP

In VWX, X ≈ W, WX = 17 and VW = 16. Find XV. HELPPPPP-example-1

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XV=16


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Answer:

XV = 16

Explanation:

Triangle VWX is an isosceles triangle. Since the base angles are the same, the sides opposite the angle are also the same. See image. They gave VW so XV is the same as VW.

In VWX, X ≈ W, WX = 17 and VW = 16. Find XV. HELPPPPP-example-1
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