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What is the value of x

What is the value of x-example-1
User Phin
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Answer:

x=20

Explanation:

RTS is a right triangle so you cross multiply

User Zlinks
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Answer:


x=20

Explanation:

Since angle RTS is a right angle, we have three similar triangles.

Thus,
(x)/(25) = (16)/(x)

Cross Products,
x^2=400

Take the square root:
x=20

User Arun Blr
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