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  • 23-02-2017
  • Mathematics
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The two triangles below are similar. Find the value of x. Be sure to explain your steps

The two triangles below are similar Find the value of x Be sure to explain your steps class=

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fantasybreeze7
fantasybreeze7 fantasybreeze7
  • 23-02-2017
Ratio...
10=20
4=x
Cross multiply thus resulting in 10x=80 x=8
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lisboa lisboa
  • 03-01-2019

Answer:

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given two triangles are similar

When two triangles are similar , then the length of two similar triangles are always  proportional.

The length of the corresponding sides are proportional

Ratio of hypotenuse = Ratio of the base

[tex]\frac{20}{10} = \frac{x}{4}[/tex]

Now we solve for x

Cross multiply the fractions

4 * 20 = x* 10

80 = 10x

Divide by 10 on both sides

x= 8



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