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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the value of x? 24 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, the triangles are similar, meaning that the ratio of their sides are equal. That means that 20/4 = (x+4)/4. Solving the algebra gets us x =8.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait, I think I made a slight mistake.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes but it's the only response

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you get the medal anyway

OpenStudy (anonymous):

haha, 12. can't do subtraction!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

xD thanks

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