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Solve this Problem. What is xm?

Solve this Problem. What is xm?-example-1
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Answer:

The answer to your question is xm = 10

Explanation:

Data

xm = ?

Process

- The large and the small triangles are similar because of AA

-Then use proportions to find the length of xm.

xm/8m = 25m/20m

-Solve for xm

xm = 25m(8m) / 20m

-Simplify

xm = 200 m/ 20

-Result

xm = 10 m

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