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Given that triangle ABC~ Triangle DEF solve for x

Given that triangle ABC~ Triangle DEF solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Given that the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(AB)/(DE) =
(BC)/(EF) , substitute values


(35)/(5) =
(42)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

35x = 210 ( divide both sides by 35 )

x = 6 → B

User PhilMacKay
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Answer:

x=6

bcz 5×7=35

6×7=42

7×7=49

User Eric Klaus
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