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the two triangles below are similar use what you know about similar triangles to find the missing side. show your work​

the two triangles below are similar use what you know about similar triangles to find-example-1

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If both triangles are similar the ratio of sides will be same


\\ \sf\longmapsto (x)/(24) = (6)/(12) \\ \\ \sf\longmapsto 12x = 6 * 24 \\ \\ \sf\longmapsto 12x = 144 \\ \\ \sf\longmapsto x = (144)/(12) \\ \\ \sf\longmapsto x = 12

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