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The triangles are similar. Find the value of x.

The triangles are similar Find the value of x class=

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  • 10-12-2019

Answer:

x=13.3

Step-by-step explanation:

since they are similar their corresponding sides will be similar

flipping the triangle to match each other you'll see 16 and x correspond.

So you set an equation of the corresponding sides equaling each other since they are similar

(16/6)=(x/5)       cross multiply

6x=80                Find x

(6x)/6=80/6

x=13.3

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