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Given that ABCD ~ EFGH, find the value of x

Given that ABCD ~ EFGH, find the value of x-example-1
User Elhoim
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Recall: Ratio of the corresponding side lengths of two similar figures are equal.

Therefore,

EF/AB = GH/CD

6/4 = 12/x

Cross multiply

6*x = 12*4

6x = 48

Divide both sides by 6

6x/6 = 48/6

x = 8

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