What value of x will make the given triangles congruent?

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asked Jul 25, 2021 150k views

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Berkowitz · Answer 1 · 2021-07-31T07:51:21+0000

Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

The hypotenuse of each of the triangles have to be equal

7x -5 = 4x+25

Subtract 4x from each side

7x -4x-5 = 4x+25-4x

3x -5 = 25

Add 5 to each side

3x-5+5 = 25+5

3x= 30

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 30/3

x = 10