Question

PLEASE HELP GEOMETRY!!!!

Solve for x in the diagram shown.

A) 3.2
B) 6.6
C) 8
D) 20

Answer 1

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Answer:

A) 3.2

Explanation:

In this geometry, all of the right triangles are similar. This means side lengths are proportional:

short side/hypotenuse = x/8 = 8/20

x = 8×8/20 = 64/20

x = 3.2