The figures are similar. find x. the ratio of the perimeters is 5:7

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Adrian Antunez · Answer 1 · 2023-03-27T23:30:22+0000

Answer:

x = 16.8

Explanation:

The ratio of corresponding sides is equivalent to the ratio of the perimeters.

Then using proportion

(12)/(x) =
(5)/(7) ( cross- multiply )

5x = 84 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 16.8