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What is the value of x?

х
X-6
5
3
A. 3
B. 9
C. 15
D. 30

What is the value of x? х X-6 5 3 A. 3 B. 9 C. 15 D. 30-example-1
User Dougie
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Answer: C. 15

Explanation:

User Bharath T S
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The value of x in the similar triangles is determined as 15. (Option C).

How to calculate the value of x?

The value of x in the similar triangles is calculated by applying the following formula as shown below;

Using the principle of proportion of the side lengths of the triangle, we will have;

(x - 6)/3 = x / 5

5(x - 6) = 3x

Simplify the expression to obtain the value of x as follows;

5x - 30 = 3x

5x - 3x = 30

2x = 30

divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 30 / 2

x = 15

Thus, the value of x in the similar triangles is determined as 15.

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