Question

The two triangles are similar. What is the value of x?

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Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

`(12)/(16) =(5x-2)/(6x)`

`6x((12)/(16) )=5x-2`

`(72x)/(16) =5x-2`

`72x = 16(5x-2)`

`72x=80x-32`

`8x=32`

`x=32/8=4`

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