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Solve for x. The polygons in each pair are similar

Solve for x. The polygons in each pair are similar-example-1
User Tarellel
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Answer: x=11

Explanation:

Since its already given that the two polygons are similar, you can build a ratio:

1.
(40)/(32) =(2x-2)/(16)

2. Then cross multiple which will produce
40*16=32*(2x-2)

3. Simplify:
=> 640=64x-64
=> 704=64x => x=11

Tada! Your answer is there. Have a great day! :D

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