Question

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The two triangles above are similar. Find the value of x. Be sure to explain your steps.
Please show your steps how you found the answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since two triangles are similar

AB/PQ=BC/QR=AC/PR

10/20=4/X

10X=20×4

10X=80

X=80/10

X=8