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Solve for x. The polygons in the pair are similar. The scale factor is 3:2

Solve for x. The polygons in the pair are similar. The scale factor is 3:2-example-1
User Bernardo Siu
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

because if they are at a scale factor of 3:2 and from the looks of their relation, the side that the x+5 is on would be a total of 14, and to find x, you would want to subtract 14-5=9 which is x

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