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  • 24-08-2021
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Set up a proportion to solve for x in the following similar triangles,
12
15
8 X-4

Set up a proportion to solve for x in the following similar triangles 12 15 8 X4 class=

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 24-08-2021

Answer:

x = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then corresponding sides are in proportion, that is

[tex]\frac{15}{x-4}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{8}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

12(x - 4) = 120 ( divide both sides by 12 )

x - 4 = 10 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 14

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