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Solve for x. The polygons in the pair are similar. The scale factor is 6:5

Solve for x. The polygons in the pair are similar. The scale factor is 6:5-example-1

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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

To find the missing side of the polygon (in this case, 4x-4), find the exact side of the other polygon (which is 48).

To find the side, use the ratio of 6:5-Divide 48 by 6 (8), and then multiply 8 by 5 (40).

So the size of the bottom side of the bottom polygon is 40.

Now, you must find x.

4x-4=40

4x=44

x=11

Hope this helps!

User Cristian T
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Answer:

11

Explanation:

(48/6) x5 = 4x-4

simplify and you get X = 11

User Bacara
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