RST and WXY are similar triangles. RS = 2, WX = 5, ST = x + 1, and XY = 3x-1 Solve for x. HELP PLEASE ANYONE

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RST and WXY are similar triangles. RS = 2, WX = 5, ST = x + 1, and XY = 3x-1

Solve for x. HELP PLEASE ANYONE

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Answer: x=7

Explanation:

2/5=x+1/3x-1

find the LCD

15x-5

multiply 2/5 by 3x-1

multiply x+1/3x-1 by 5

6x-2=5x+5

x=7

Penartur answered Nov 18, 2023

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