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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (raden):

take the proportion of corresponding sides : x/4 = 20/10 solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i find x?

OpenStudy (raden):

x/4 = 20/10 x/4 = 2 multiply by 4 to both sides, giving us 4 * x/4 = 4 * 2 x = 4 * 2 = 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so thats all?

OpenStudy (raden):

yes

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