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The two triangles are similar.

What is the value of x?



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The two triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box-example-1
User Jonny Five
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Answer: x=10

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User Jwadsack
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Answer:

  • x = 10

Explanation:

The ratio of corresponding sides of similar figures is same:

  • 3x/20 = (4x + 2)/(20 + 8)
  • 3x/20 = (2x + 1) / 14
  • 3x(14) = (2x + 1)(20)
  • 42x = 40x + 20
  • 2x = 20
  • x = 10
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