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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

The 2 right triangles are similar by the AA postulate, then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(x)/(4) =
(3.5)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

2x = 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 7

User Al John
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Will recommend to see attached picture as name of angles are based on it.


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We can only find value of x if both triangles i.e triangle DOC and triangle AOB are similar.


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\sf \underline{In \: \triangle \: DOC \: and \: \triangle\:AOB: }


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\sf1. \angle DOC = \angle AOB

Reason :-

VOC (Vertically opposite angle)

How to recognize either it is VOC (Vertically opposite angle) or not?

So it's basically very easy to recognize, when ever u see lines intersect each other just like a multiply sign ( × ) either horizontal or parallel they are considered as VOC ans are always equal.


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\sf2. \angle CDO = \angle BAO

Reason:-

Both are of 90°.

So how we recognized that these both angles were in 90°?

When ever you see that angle is marked in square ( □ ) like shape instead of curve shape then it means the angle is 90°.


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\sf\triangle \: DOC\simeq \triangle\:AOB:

By :- AA (angle angle)


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Now Finally Let's find value of x.


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\dashrightarrow \sf(DC)/(AB) = (OC)/(OB) = (OD)/(OA)

Reason :- Corresponding sides of similar triangle are in proportion.


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So:-


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\dashrightarrow \sf(DC)/(AB) = (OC)/(OB)


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\dashrightarrow \sf(2)/(3.5) = (4)/(x)


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\dashrightarrow \sf(3.5)/(2) = (x)/(4)


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\dashrightarrow \sf(35)/(2 * 10) = (x)/(4)


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\dashrightarrow \sf\frac{ \cancel{35}}{2 * \cancel{10}} = (x)/(4)


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\dashrightarrow \sf(7)/(2 * 2) = (x)/(4)


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\dashrightarrow \sf(4 * 7)/(2 * 2) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf( \cancel4 * 7)/(\cancel2 * 2) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf( 2 * 7)/(1 * 2) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf(\cancel 2 * 7)/(1 * \cancel2) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf(1 * 7)/(1 * 1) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf(7)/(1 ) = x


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\dashrightarrow \sf7= x


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\dashrightarrow \bf x = 7


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.°. length of x is equal to 7(unit)

Can somebody help me please-example-1
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