The two triangles are similar below. Find the value of x in the following: (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)

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Slashmili · Answer 1 · 2021-11-13T23:47:32+0000

Answer:

x = 2.4

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional:

x/(x+3) = 8/18

18x = 8(x +3) . . . . . multiply by 18(x+3)

10x = 24 . . . . . . . . subtract 8x

x = 2.4 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10