Question

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Find the length of the unknown side marked with a variable. Show all work.
AGHI ~ AKLJ
12
L
9
20
K
H
X

Answer 1

x = 240/9

Explanation:

Mathematically, when two triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal

Thus, we have it that;

GH/IH = JL/KL

x/20 = 12/9

9 * x = 20 * 12

x = (20 * 12)/9

x = 240/9