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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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hartnn (hartnn):

when polygons are similar, their sides are proportional, means the ratios of their sides are equal.

hartnn (hartnn):

what are the sides of smaller pentagon ? what are the sides of larger pentagon ? then just take their ratios and equate them.

hartnn (hartnn):

i meant : 'when polygons are similar, their "corresponding" sides are proportional'

Directrix (directrix):

Corresponding sides of similar polygons with the same number of sides are in proportion. So, you need to solve the proportion (think equation): (x - 3)/ (2.5) = 8/2

hartnn (hartnn):

yes. thats correct :)

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