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Help with equation please

Help with equation please-example-1
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9514 1404 393

Answer:

x = 120/17

Explanation:

In this arrangement of right triangles, each is similar to any other. Then the ratio (long side)/(hypotenuse) is the same for all.

long side/hypotenuse = BD/BA = CB/CA

x/8 = 15/17

x = 8(15/17)

x = 120/17

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