Register
Solve for x. 6.5 cm 8 cm 7.5 cm 7.2 cm
123k views
5 votes
Solve for x.

6.5 cm

8 cm

7.5 cm

7.2 cm

Solve for x. 6.5 cm 8 cm 7.5 cm 7.2 cm-example-1
User Mushroom
by
3.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

7.2 cm

Explanation:

For the similar triangles, the ratio of the length of the bottom side to the right side is the same:

bottom/right = (x cm)/(6 cm) = (12 cm)/(10 cm)

x cm = (6 cm)(12/10) = 7.2 cm

_____

Technically, x = 7.2, not 7.2 cm.

User Amaan Iqbal
by
3.2k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.4m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
A survey of 539 adults aged 18-24 year olds was conducted in which they were asked what they did last Friday night. It found: 189 watched TV 163 hung out with friends 29 watched TV and ate pizza, but did
Link Copied!