Question

Find the value of x. ANSWER IS NOT 31.9. NO LINKS OR SPAMS. THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!
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Answer 1

x = 7.0588235294

Explanation:

similar triangles have the same proportion for corresponding sides

long leg / hypotenuse ratio

small triangle to big triangle

x/8 = 15/17

Multiply both sides by 8

x = 15/17 * 8

x = 7.0588235294