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The rectangles are similar. Find x.
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The rectangles are similar. Find x.

The rectangles are similar. Find x.-example-1
User Anjali Kevadiya
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12/18 = 5/x

12x = 18 × 5

12x = 90

x = 90 ÷ 12

x = 7,5 => x = 7 1/2

User Evan Anderson
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Answer:

x = 7 1/2

Explanation:

We can use proportions to solve

12 5

----- = -----

18 x

Using cross products

12x = 18*5

12x = 90

Divide by 12

12x/12 = 90/12

x = 7 1/2

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