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If triangle PQR ~ triangle XYZ, with a scale factor of 8:5, find the value of x and then use to find the perimeter of triangle PQR. PQ: 16, QR: 96, PR: 8x ; XY: 10, YZ: 60, XZ: 55
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If triangle PQR ~ triangle XYZ, with a scale factor of 8:5, find the value of x and then use to find the perimeter of triangle PQR. PQ: 16, QR: 96, PR: 8x ; XY: 10, YZ: 60, XZ: 55

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16/10= 96/60=8x/55=8/5

8x*5=55*8

40x=440

x=11

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